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  • Male
  • 84 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm having this pain in my left leg that's been bothering me for about 15 days now. I'm 84 and have a history of heart issues, so I'm regularly on medications like Ecospirin, Amlokind for my blood pressure, and some others like Nitrolong and Losar, though I've recently stopped taking Renozex. The pain hits me when I walk. Can you help me figure out what's going on?

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ortho opinion

Dr. Chandra Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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