Leg Pain

Leg pain can be a frustrating experience, striking suddenly or creeping in gradually. It can be a dull ache or a sharp stab, localized in one spot or radiating throughout your leg. While sometimes fleeting, leg pain can also significantly impact your ability to walk.

What Causes Leg Pain?

The good news is, leg pain itself isn't necessarily a cause for alarm. It's often a symptom of something else going on in your body. Common culprits include:

• Injury: Strains, sprains, and other injuries can cause pain in your bones, muscles, ligaments, or tendons.
• Wear and Tear: Over time, everyday activities can lead to wear and tear in your joints, causing pain.
• Overuse: Pushing yourself too hard during exercise or physical activities can put stress on your legs and lead to pain.
• Circulatory Issues: Conditions like blood clots, varicose veins, and poor circulation can all contribute to leg pain.
• Medical Conditions: Various medical conditions, such as arthritis, sciatica, and infections, can also manifest as leg pain.

Simple Solutions vs. Seeking Expert Help

While some leg pain may respond well to simple at-home remedies like rest, ice, and pain medication, it's important to know when to seek professional help. Here are some signs you should see a vascular expert:

• Pain that persists or worsens: If your leg pain doesn't improve within a few days or gets progressively worse, it's time to consult a doctor.
• Swelling, redness, or warmth: These symptoms could indicate an infection or blood clot and require medical evaluation.
• Difficulty walking or moving your leg: Leg pain that significantly impacts your mobility warrants professional attention.
• Fever or other concerning symptoms: If leg pain is accompanied by fever, chills, or unexplained weight loss, it's crucial to seek medical advice.

Vascular Experts: Your Partners in Leg Pain Relief

Don't suffer in silence with leg pain. A vascular expert can help diagnose the underlying cause and recommend the most effective treatment plan to get you back on your feet pain-free. Let us put your mind and leg at ease – contact us today to schedule an appointment.

Preparation to start PD or Hemodialysis

Whether a patient needs peritoneal dialysis (PD) or hemodialysis (JD), our vascular surgeons play an integral role in creating the necessary access points for these procedures and maintaining the access. They also remain responsible for addressing any complications that may arise, such as clotting, stenosis, or infections.

Our skilled, experienced vascular surgeons perform the surgical procedures required to establish dialysis access and provide a reliable entry point for the blood to get removed, filtered, and returned to the body. Furthermore, our vascular surgeons ensure that access, including an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) or arteriovenous graft (AVG), remains patent and functional.

Symptoms of complications affecting AVF access may include:

• Swelling
• Pain/ discomfort in the access area
• Difficulty achieving adequate blood flow during dialysis
• Signs of infection like redness, warmth, or drainage

If complications arise, our vascular surgeons recommend and perform procedures like angioplasty, stenting, or surgical revisions to restore a patent and functional access.

About peritoneal dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis is a type of dialysis treatment that utilizes the peritoneal membrane, a semi-permeable membrane that lines the abdominal cavity, as a natural filter. During PD, a sterile solution called dialysate gets introduced into the peritoneal cavity through a catheter. The dialysate absorbs waste products, excess water, and toxins from the bloodstream through the peritoneal membrane. After a dwell time, the dialysate is drained from the body, carrying the waste products along with it.