Arterial insufficiency is any medical condition that decreases or stops the blood flow through the arteries. It is caused due to blood clots or plaque buildup in the arteries. Symptoms include pain in the feet and toes, dizziness, itchy, flaky, and discolored skin of the legs and feet, stomach pain, ulcers on the feet and toes, and unexplained weight loss. Treatment involves lifestyle changes such as physical exercise and a healthy diet, medications, and surgery.
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I have a wound that is not healing. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 43 years old. I am suffering from a wound placed on the opposite side of ankle. I am unable to walk with the pain. I have been suffering with this for the last three months. I previously used Povidone Iodine microbicidal sprinkling powder and Zenflox 200. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. You have what looks like a dry necrotic ulcer affecting the lateral malleolus of your ankle (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I suspect this is likely to be due to venous insufficiency and given its distribution. 2. This is where the valves, whi... Read Full »
Do pain in the lower limbs immediately on standing up indicate chronic arterial disease?
Query: Hi doctor,About a month ago, I felt pain in the back of my calves when I stood up and walked. Over the past month, this pain (stinging and about level two) goes to the front of my calves, front and back of my thighs, sometimes reaching all the way to my buttocks and lower back. My regular doctor is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry for the problem you are facing. Let me try and proceed towards the condition, if possible, by asking you few questions. 1) Is the pain unilateral or bilateral that is in one or both limbs involved? 2) Is the pain occurs after walking a certain distance be... Read Full »