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
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name this leg pain:

exercise induced, relieved with rest

A

intermittent claudication

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name this leg pain:

occurs at bedtime, not every night

A

nocturnal recumbency cramps

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4
Q

name this leg pain:

both motor and sensory problems; back pain

A

spinal cord problems

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name this leg pain:

numbness, tingling, burning, anesthesia. distribution

A

peripheral neuropathy

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name this leg pain:

severe leg pain, red hot, swollen

A

venous disease

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