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Are the pulses diminished? The presence of diminished pulses should suggest peripheral arteriosclerosis or Leriche's syndrome.
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Are there paresthesias of the face or cranial nerve signs? These findings would suggest a diagnosis of cerebral vascular disease, a space ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Paresthesias are abnormal sensations, such as numbness or tingling, that may occur secondary to lesions anywhere in the nervous system. They may be accompanied by hypesthesia (decreased sensation), most commonly noticed in... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Paresthesias are abnormal sensations in the extremities in the absence of stimuli. Sensation arises spontaneously and is not always painful. The patient may experience numb, cold, warm, or burning sensations, prickling, tingling... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Again, anatomic breakdown of the leg into its various anatomic components is the basis of a sound differential diagnosis ( Table 44 ), Before that, however, one
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... Anatomically, tingling and numbness or other abnormal sensations in the extremities result from involvement of the peripheral nerve, the nerve plexus (brachial or sciatic), the nerve root, the spinal cord, or the brain. When each
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... Although leg pain commonly signifies a musculoskeletal disorder, it can also result from a more serious vascular or neurologic disorder. The pain may arise suddenly or gradually and may be localized or affect the entire leg. Constant... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Paresthesia is an abnormal sensation or combination of sensations — commonly described as numbness, prickling, or tingling — felt along peripheral nerve pathways; these sensations generally aren’t painful.... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... Peripheral neuropathy , especially associated with
Diabetes mellitus
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Leg Pain
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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... Although leg pain commonly signifies a musculoskeletal disorder, it can also result from a more serious vascular or neurologic disorder. The pain may arise suddenly or gradually and may be localized or... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Paresthesia is an abnormal sensation or combination of sensations—commonly described as numbness, prickling, or tingling—felt along peripheral nerve pathways; these sensations generally aren&rsquo... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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Paresthesia and dysesthesia are symptoms of peripheral nerve dysfunction caused by ectopic nerve pulses generated in these fibers. They are unphysiologic evocations... Approach. ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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... Although leg pain commonly signifies a musculoskeletal disorder, it can also result from a more serious vascular or neurologic disorder. The pain may arise suddenly or... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Paresthesia is an abnormal sensation or combination of sensations — commonly described as numbness, prickling, or tingling — felt along peripheral nerve pathways; these sensations generally aren’t... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Although leg pain commonly signifies a musculoskeletal disorder, it can also result from a more serious vascular or neurologic disorder. The pain may arise suddenly or gradually and may be... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Paresthesia is an abnormal sensation or combination of sensations—commonly described as numbness, prickling, or tingling—felt along peripheral nerve pathways; these sensations generally aren't painful. Unpleasant... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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Again, anatomic breakdown of the leg into its various anatomic
components is the basis of a sound differential diagnosis (Table
44). Before that, however, one... Pictures
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