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What is peripheral artery disease?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33 year old female. I have never smoked. I am not overweight and I do not have diabetes. I have been having some left leg issues. It started six months back. I started limping because my left calf, ankle and groin were hurting. My emergency Doppler venous ultrasound was clear. I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com From your description, I understand that the first time you had a problem with your left leg was due to a sprain (talofibular ligament) around the ankle and it got resolved. I suspect the same problem or something similar is causing you the pain again. It is highly unlike... 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 »