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Medical Conditions - Peripheral Vascular Disease

Peripheral vascular disease is a circulatory disorder that causes narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels present outside the heart and brain. The peripheral disease is otherwise known as claudication. There are two types of peripheral vascular disease such as functional and organic.

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I have persistent painful swelling in my legs and no treatment helped. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Are you a diabetic? Can you send me pictures of your legs, if possible? Is filariasis endemic in your area? Possible causes are like: 1.

Why do I have shooting pain in my calves after walking?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.

I was diagnosed with Peripheral Artery Disease last week. Please advise.

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.

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Why am I having sharp and shooting pain in finger?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are a few possibilities based on your symptoms. 1. Sensory neuralgia- Due to diabetes. This is weakening of nerves due to diabetic neuropathy. 2.

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My diabetic father has shooting pain in his right foot. Will blood thinners help?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. He is on blood thinner, drug for peripheral vascular disease, prostate problems, and drug for neuropathic pain.

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