Pentoxifylline belongs to the category of hemorheological drugs. It helps the blood to flow easily through narrow and obstructed arteries. It is usually prescribed to people who suffer from leg and arm cramps due to poor blood flow. With adequate blood flow available, the muscles get enough oxygen to function normally and it does not pain anymore.
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I am experiencing neuropathy after a burn. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had burns in 90 % of my body of which 65 % were third-degree when I was 13 months old. My left leg was burned so bad that the hospital wanted to amputate, but my parents refused. I am 36 years old now. My circulation has gotten increasingly worse as I have aged to the point that I h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your detailed history. The problems which are worrying you at present are mainly due to nerve irritation which is made worse by changes in the arterial flow during times of stress like weather changes. Neuroregulation or autonomic response to tempe... Read Full »
How to prevent the spread of PAD to the rest of my body?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 47 year old female, who has had a 90 % blocked carotid artery and subsequent endarterectomy at the age of 42 years. A year later, I had a massive heart attack and 100 % block in my right coronary artery. I was just diagnosed with PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease) last week. Additi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Statins are widely used to treat PAD. Depending on other conditions, antihypertensives and medicines to control blood sugar levels are prescribed to patients with hypertension and diabetes res... Read Full »
Is my uncontrolled diabetes the reason for increased diastolic resistance?
Query: Hello doctor, My doppler scan shows: Diastolic increased resistance flow. Intima media is slightly thickened. Leg wound not healing for diabetic patient. Please comment on the result. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your scans (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems you are having evidence of peripheral artery disease. Unfortunately, there is no full-proof of medical management to this. On top of this you also have diabetes which might be making thi... Read Full »
My sister's palm is getting black and hard. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My sister's right hand and wrist are aching continuously since the past few weeks. The pain has increased now. She says that under her little finger, the pain is comparatively greater than in the rest of her hand. Her palm has turned black and hard. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Your sister may have impeding gangrene due to blocked blood vessels in her hand. She should undergo right upper limb arterial doppler. If the reports show obstruction, then you should immediately consult a cardiovascular surgeon. If possible, please upload a photo of the... Read Full »
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