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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Sharp Pain In My Calf

Health Encyclopedia: Blockage Of Leg Arteries

Alternative Names

Peripheral artery disease; Claudication; Intermittent claudication; Vaso-occlusive disease of the legs; Arterial insufficiency of the legs; Recurrent leg pain and cramping; Calf pain with exercise


Prevention


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Health Guide

Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease
People with peripheral artery disease(PAD) may or may not have symptoms.Because ofsilent symptoms, many cases of PAD go undiagnosed.Intermittent ClaudicationClaudication comes from the Latin... Read more »
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Medications

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...changes, confusion, shortness of breath, chest pain, or calf pain/swelling. Tell your doctor... Read more »

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...changes, confusion, shortness of breath, chest pain, or calf pain/swelling. Tell your doctor... Read more »

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Toremifene is used in postmenopausal women to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of... Read more »

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...urine chest pain dry cough trouble breathing calf pain/swelling vision changes ... Read more »

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...unlikely but very serious side effects occur: calf pain/swelling sudden severe headache ... Read more »

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