DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF LEG PAIN Flashcards
1
Q
what are the differential diagnosis of leg pain?
A
intermittent claudication nocturnal recumbecy cramps spinal cord problems peripheral neuropathy venous diseases
2
Q
name this leg pain:
exercise induced, relieved with rest
A
intermittent claudication
3
Q
name this leg pain:
occurs at bedtime, not every night
A
nocturnal recumbency cramps
4
Q
name this leg pain:
both motor and sensory problems; back pain
A
spinal cord problems
5
Q
name this leg pain:
numbness, tingling, burning, anesthesia. distribution
A
peripheral neuropathy
6
Q
name this leg pain:
severe leg pain, red hot, swollen
A
venous disease