Atherosclerosis
... claudication (which see). These are pains in the
legs and possibly feet, which leave upon resting. ... Of the peripheral arteries, those of the
legs are most often affected. Atherosclerosis The ... to the all the organ s. The heart , brain and
legs are most often affected. Atherosclerosis ...
Deep vein thrombosis
... If the blood clot moves and travels from the
legs to the lungs (called a pulmonary embolism ), ... in the lungs ( pulmonary embolism ) and
legs ( deep vein thrombosis ) in all healthy ... thrombosis , including blood clots in the
legs such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). While ...
Gangrene
... Injury or infection of the feet and
legs Presence of open sores (ischemic ulcers ) on ... due to diabetes -related nerve damage in the
legs and feet. Antioxidants ... Severe frostbite ... to the tissue s can cause great pain in the
legs ( claudication ) during exertion and may lead ...
Groin
... of the thigh. Groin Stretch Stand with your
legs wide apart. Shift your weight to one side, ... upper thigh Apparent shortening of the leg, or
legs of unequal length Hip stiffness that restricts ... restrict blood flow at the waist, groin &
legs (e.g. girdles, stockings & socks). * If elastic ...
Hair
... extends the elbows, chest cage deformity, bow
legs (genu varum), ... Compulsive Hair Pulling ... feels different. You may lose hair between your
legs and get some hair on your face. Your breasts ... the thighs, calves, or feet Loss of hair on the
legs and/or feet Change of color of ...
Henoch
... Henoch -Schonlein purpura on an infant 's
legs Henoch -Schonlein purpura on an infant 's
legs ... HENOCH -SCHONLEIN PURPURA - This ... Henoch -Schonlein Purpura on An Infant 's
legs Henoch -Schonlein purpura is more commonly ...
Knee
... upper thigh Apparent shortening of the leg, or
legs of unequal length Hip stiffness that restricts ... until about 12 to 18 months of age, infants '
legs are to some degree bowed, that is, they curve ... ankle or knee . The pain travels down your
legs below the knee . You have weakness or numbness ...
Leg pain
... y, tired, and sometimes burning pain in the
legs that comes and goes -- it typically occurs with ... Shin splints are pains in the front of the lower
legs caused by exercise , usually after a period of ... pain , and muscle cramps . The pain in the
legs is called intermittent claudication . If the ...
Limb
... (PLMD) is repetitive cramp ing or jerking of the
legs during sleep. Limb -girdle muscular ... Periodic Limb Movement Disorder / Restless
legs Syndrome Plantar Warts Psoriasis ... A ... due to diabetes -related nerve damage in the
legs and feet. Antioxidants ... AMELIA - The ...
Movement
... (PLMD) is repetitive cramp ing or jerking of the
legs during sleep. Movement Disorders Dr Trisha ... ... loss of movement in the arms, face, or
legs weakness in the
legs slurring of speech or inability to speak clearly ...
Periodic limb movement disorder
... (PLMD) is repetitive cramp ing or jerking of the
legs during sleep. Periodic Limb Movement Disorder / Restless
legs Syndrome Plantar Warts Psoriasis ... RLS ... disorder , a sleep disorder of movement of the
legs and arms while sleeping. Source:WebMD Medical ...
Pulse
... Weak or absent pulse s in the arms, neck or
legs A significant difference in blood pressure ... in blood pressure between the arms and
legs Angina ( chest pain s, especially with ... Differences in pulse s between the arms and
legs can also help narrow the list of possible causes. ...
Quadriplegia
... lower part of the body, commonly affecting both
legs and often internal organ s below the waist. When both
legs and arms are affected, the condition is called ... may indicate involvement of all four arms and
legs (spastic quadriplegia ) or weakness of the ...
Restless Legs Syndrome
... Restless
legs Syndrome and Related Disorders - Medications ... and produced few or no side effects. RESTLESS
legs SYNDROME UNCOMFORTABLE FOR VICTIM -- AND SPOUSE! ... has a difficult time falling asleep because his
legs bother him. Our doctor says he has ...
Varicose Vein
... twisted, or dilated, seen most often on the
legs and thighs. Varicose vein therapy ... veins most commonly affected are those in your
legs and feet. Varicose Vein s , Venous ... and distorted. Varicose vein s make your
legs look ugly. There are things you can do to reduce ...
Varicose Veins
... veins most commonly affected are those in your
legs and feet. Varicose Veins , Venous Disorders ... and distorted. Varicose veins make your
legs look ugly. There are things you can do to reduce ... skin that are swollen or stretched. Veins in the
legs and pelvic area are most often affected. ...
Arteriosclerosis
... " hardening of the arteries ," commonly shows its effects first in the
legs and feet. The narrowing of the arteries may progress to total closure ... characterized by narrowing and hardening of the arteries that supply the
legs and feet. Arteriosclerosis ( Hardening of the Arteries ) and ...
Ascites
... Liver disease can cause large amounts of fluid to accumulate in your
legs ( edema ) and abdominal cavity ( ascites ). Edema is especially common ... Nausea and vomiting Weakness Weight loss Fluid accumulation in the
legs ( edema ) and abdomen ( ascites ) Increased bleeding and bruising ...
Bone pain
... infection , or sinusitis Weight loss Weakness or numbness in your
legs ... Bone pain . Joint stiffness. Weak or thin bones that can break ... and tissue growth in treated areas. bone pain , especially in the
legs Diagnosis Because symptoms are similar to other disease s (mostly ...
Bowleg
... remain widely apart. Bowleg s are obvious when a child stands with
legs straight and toes pointed forward. You are here : AllRefer.com > ... ... Toddlers are usually bowleg ged when they begin to walk, but their
legs straighten out toward the middle of the second year of life, when the ...
Cyanosis
... Muscle pain in the thighs, calves, or feet Loss of hair on the
legs and/or feet Change of color of the
legs Paleness or blueness ( cyanosis ) Pulse , weak or absent in the limb ...
Edema
... Edema ( Swelling of the Extremities) Swelling of the Arms OR
legs ( Swelling of the Extremities) Swelling of the Limbs ( Swelling of the ... - Generalized bloating ( edema ) - Swelling of the face, abdomen ,
legs and genital s - Decreased amount of urine ... Increased fluid in the ...
Hammer
... doctor will use a rubber hammer to check your reflexes. Touching your
legs in many locations with a pin, cotton swab, or feather tests your sensory ... a toe, or when the wrong nail is hit with a hammer . The arms and
legs also have brisk "deep tendon reflexes" (involuntary muscle ...
Intermittent claudication
... claudication . Intermittent claudication may occur in one or both
legs and may worsen over time. However, some people complain only of weakness in the
legs when walking or a feeling of "tiredness" in the buttocks. ...
Iron deficiency
... endocrine causes of pruritus .[1] ... In some people with restless
legs syndrome , anemia due to iron deficiency may be a contributing factor, while in others restless
legs syndrome has been linked to pregnancy , diabetes , rheumatoid ...
Lateral
... cast Applied from the chest to the feet. A bar is placed between both
legs to keep the hips and
legs immobilized. bi lateral cancer Cancer that occurs in both paired ...
Neuron
... neuron s. An examination may indicate involvement of all four arms and
legs (spastic quadriplegia ) or weakness of the face, arms, and
legs (upper motor neuron syndrome s). Reflexes may be abnormal. One is ...
Neuropathy
... a gradual loss of nerve function, known as neuropathy , in their
legs and feet. Neuropathy usually develops slowly, and may not be noticed at ... neuropathy or GVHD. Vitamin B6 - loss of feeling in the arms or
legs called peripheral neuropathy , which is usually, though not always, ...
Painless
... is a common problem, particularly in older people. It may affect both
legs and may include the calves or even the thighs. painless swelling of ... of muscle s in the upper thigh Apparent shortening of the leg, or
legs of unequal length Hip stiffness that restricts movement in the hip ...
Paleness
... . Muscle pain in the thighs, calves, or feet Loss of hair on the
legs and/or feet Change of color of the
legs Paleness or blueness ( cyanosis ) Pulse , weak or absent in the limb ...
Pelvis
... spine and holds up the digestive, urinary, and reproductive organ s. The
legs connect to the body at the pelvis . Pelvis ... Pelvis The bony ... digestive processes down. Where bones must support weight, such as the
legs and pelvis , the skeleton is likely to become bent or deformed. The ...
Peripheral artery disease
... ultrasound exam of an extremity Angiography of the arteries in the
legs (arteriography) ... See: Peripheral artery disease ; Varicose Veins ... of heart disease , and disease of the blood vessels of the arms,
legs and feet ( peripheral artery disease ). These problems commonly occur ...
Peripheral edema
... Edema ( Swelling of the Extremities) Swelling of the Arms OR
legs ( Swelling of the Extremities) Swelling of the Limbs ( Swelling of the ... 330-331. Definition: Abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and
legs is called peripheral edema . Alternative Names: Swelling of the ankles ...
Rickets
... that leaves your bones fragile and prone to fracture . Severely bowed
legs can be a sign of rickets . Rickets is caused by a vitamin D ... gout or rheumatoid arthritis ) ... One such deformity occurs when the
legs bend inward toward each other or outward away from each other; this ...
Scaly skin
... occurring in patches , especially on the back of the arms, front of the
legs and scalp Inflammation of the joints , especially in the fingers, toes ... development of dry, scaly skin . It is usually most severe over the
legs but may also involve the arms, hands, and trunk. Affected persons may also ...
Sclerosis
... are intermittent claudication (which see). These are pains in the
legs and possibly feet, which leave upon resting. High blood pressure (see " ... characterized by narrowing and hardening of the arteries that supply the
legs and feet. Glomerulo sclerosis (gloh-MEHR-yoo-loh-skleh-ROH-sis) ...
Skeleton
... term. There are a variety of possible abnormalities of the arms or
legs that can be caused by underlying defects in the skeletal structure. ... and the orbit al floor. Where bones must support weight, such as the
legs and pelvis , the skeleton is likely to become bent or deformed. The ...
Thrombosis
... clot (also called a thrombus) that forms inside deep veins in your
legs or pelvis . The clot blocks blood flow and causes pressure to build ... the risk of blood clots in the lungs ( pulmonary embolism ) and
legs ( deep vein thrombosis ) in all healthy postmenopausal women regardless ...
Vein
... that is abnormally lengthened, twisted, or dilated, seen most often on the
legs and thighs. DVT stands for deep vein thrombosis and occurs when a ... calf or thigh muscle s. If the blood clot moves and travels from the
legs to the lungs (called a pulmonary embolism ), it can be more serious .....
Venous insufficiency
... shape, ... Insufficient return of blood to the heart from the
legs ( venous insufficiency ). Kidney disorders or kidney failure . A ... clot Leg infection Venous insufficiency (when the veins in your
legs are unable to adequately pump blood back to the heart ) Varicose veins ...