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2026-01-26 10:04:36
My 78 year old mother has leg pain in standing that improves with rest. She is on cholesterol lowering medications and supplements like vitamin d and b12. . The leg pain is severe. She has no pain when she walks, only on standing
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DIP THE LEGS IN HOT TO WARM WATER FOR 7TO 10DAYS.  THREE TIMES A DAY. EXERCISE CALF RAISES, SOLIAC PUSH UPS. WEAR STOCKING  WHEN SHE STAND. AT REST PUT OFF. ADVISE   COLOURED DOPLER OF ARTERY N VEINS.

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Most likely it's venous claudications ..
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✓Venous Doppler (B/L), ABI range ✓ compression stockings & leg elevation
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✓Adequate hydration ✓Gentle calf-muscle exercises ✓Review statin dose/type if pain persists despite treatment

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Leg pain that starts on standing/walking and improves with rest is most classically due to intermittent claudication.its very commonly occure in case of diabetes, dyslipidemia and smoking .manage her sugar level normal and lipid profile test done routinely, also go fir b12 test.

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You need to consult orthopaedic surgeon in person

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Venous Claudication

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Hello Thanks for query At the age of 78 years Many diffrential dignosis should made Vitamin deficiancy Arthritic pain Muscular pain Claudication pain Vascular pain So detail examination required
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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