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My dad said he has feeling of spider web on his leg. he can't get off. he is a smoker. what could this be? a nerve problem?
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Circulation or nerve: Could be a problem with blood circulation in the leg or a problem with conduction in 1 or more of the peripheral nerves in the leg. He needs to be evaluated by his family physician or a neurologist.
Answered 4/15/2014
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