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“Leg heaviness & knee and calf pain
My mother (48 yrs) has been having leg symptoms for the last 2–3 months. She feels heaviness in both legs, tightness in the calf muscles, and a pulling-type pain above the knees, especially while walking or standing for some time. Pain increases at night and the legs feel very heavy in the morning.
On her legs, a few superficial veins are slightly visible (light bluish/green lines). These become more noticeable when her legs feel heavy. Sometimes mild swelling appears around the lower leg and ankle. Symptoms worsen with standing and improve with rest, lying down, or keeping the legs elevated.
We have already done CBC, CRP, thyroid test, and knee X-ray. X-ray was normal. CBC showed low hemoglobin. Thyroid is controlled with medication.
Multiple doctors have prescribed painkillers and muscle relaxants over the last months, but she has not received long-term relief.
Because of the heaviness, visible veins, swelling and standing-related worsening,
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Varicose vein, get a doppler test to further evaluation.
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physiotherapy
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Looking to have varicose veins and have to do doppler and evaluate please consult
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Hello,
I think she needs a further evaluation by a physician.
She should go for both lower limb Doppler test.
If that’s normal try using compression stockings for varicose veins and go for further evaluation.
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Only required treatment is physiotherapy. Sos pain killer.
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Blood test for Vitamin D and CK
Please see physiotherapist for an exercise program.
Get your doctor to examine the pulses in her feet and legs or ideally get an ‘Arterial duplex scan’.
If you have not already tried Pregabalin, can ask your doctor to prescribe it starting at 50mg twice a day for two weeks and if it is helping then to continue that.
All the best.
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First correct anemia - based on Hb levels either with diet or with supplements
And based on history there’s possibility of Varicose veins - which can be confirmed by venous color Doppler of both lower limbs
And it is advised to wear VARICOSE VEIN COMPRESSION STOCKINGS through out the day
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Avoid prolonged standing , tight clothing around waist and try to reduce weight if above normal BMI
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Take iron rich diet and get a venous color Doppler done for both lower limbs
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Get lower limb Doppler as there are vericose veins. Also regular massage of lower limb needed . Also ask her to walk as she is likely obese as it could also be restless leg syndrome
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Pls consult nearby orthopaedic surgeon for physical examination
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Consult for further management
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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