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… Leg Amputation On this page: Surgery Overview Related … have been tried to save the limb. The major causes of amputation are diabetes and/or peripheral arterial disease … has gangrene may have an amputation of part of the foot or leg while also having bypass grafting in an attempt to …
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… Diabetes: Amputation for Foot Problems On this page: Overview Related … infection. Infections of the feet can spread up into the leg. Sometimes the infection is so severe that toes, the foot, and/or possibly part of the leg must be amputated. Amputations are done when efforts to …
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… Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation On this page: Overview Overview Amputation is the removal of a body part. This can be done … must be amputated because of diabetes complications. But amputation may also happen during a mishap. An amputation …
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… Leg Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … Check Your Symptoms Overview Minor leg injuries are common. Symptoms often develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. Leg injuries are most likely to occur during: Sports or …
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… Leg Aneurysm On this page: What is a leg aneurysm? A leg aneurysm (say "ANN-yuh-riz-um") is a bulge in a blood …
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… Restless Legs Syndrome On this page: Health Tools … Information What is restless legs syndrome? Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder related to sensation and …
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… Leg Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your … Check Your Symptoms Overview Minor leg problems, such as sore muscles, are common. Leg problems often occur during sports or recreational …
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… Leg Cramps During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Leg cramps are common during pregnancy, especially in the … most often at night. Doctors don't know exactly what causes leg cramps during pregnancy. Here are some things you can do …
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… Blood Clots in the Leg Veins On this page: Overview … thrombosis . Deep vein thrombosis happens most often in the legs. This problem can lead to a blood clot in the lung ( pulmonary embolism ). The deep veins of the leg have different terms to describe their location: Upper …
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… Medicines That May Cause Arm or Leg Problems On this page: Overview Overview Some medicines can cause leg problems. A few examples are: Birth control pills and … estrogen. These can increase the risk of blood clots in the leg, which may cause pain or swelling. Calcium channel …
