Leg Pain (Claudication) Treatment in Brooklyn, New York

Ischemic limb pain is a condition that affects your legs and feet due to peripheral artery disease. Leg pain during exercise that’s relieved by rest is called claudication and if left untreated, can lead to serious consequences. In Brooklyn, call the best leg pain doctor in NYC at the Downtown Vein & Vascular Center for a through exam, a firm diagnosis and leg pain treatment to resolve that discomfort and prevent other side effects. This practice serves all Brooklyn and greater New York City.

What Is Ischemic Limb Pain?

What Are the Symptoms of Ischemic Limb Pain?

Peripheral artery disease is a common condition caused by atherosclerosis, which is a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries causing them to narrow. Claudication is pain that’s usually caused by insufficient blood flow to the muscles during an activity. Several symptoms of claudication include:

• Lower leg pain or pain in the buttocks, thighs or feet while walking or climbing stairs that’s relieved when resting
• A heavy or tired feeling in the legs or buttocks when walking

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PAD is a progressive condition. As the narrowing of blood vessels progresses, you may experience foot or leg cramps at night. Ischemic limb pain is a sign that blockages have become severe. Symptoms of ischemic limb pain include:

• Cold feet
• Pain in extremities that isn’t relieved by resting
• Severe pain that progresses to numbness

When you have ischemic leg pain, you may have sores or infections that won’t heal. This may progress to gangrene, which is the breakdown and death of tissues and is characterized by the skin appearing purple or black. Some forms of gangrene are accompanied by drainage or pus and a foul smell.

What Are the Options for Treating Claudication and Ischemic Leg Pain?

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What if I Have Concerns for Both Arterial and Venous Diseases?

In many patients, diseases of the veins and arteries co-exist. It’s important that your doctor makes an appropriate vascular diagnosis because treatment modalities are vastly different in venous and arterial disorders. Remember that bulging veins may be a sign of more serious underlining problems, such as chronic venous insufficiency Talk to your Brooklyn vein and artery doctor to find out if you’d benefit from minimally invasive venous procedures, such as:

• Sclerotherapy for spider veins
• Sclerotherapy for varicose veins
• Endovenous laser ablation
• Other vein treatments

If you’re experiencing sore, aching legs, night pain in your calves and feet and non-healing ulcers, as well as numbness, tingling and abnormal sensation in your legs and feet indicating neuropathy, get evaluated by a top vein and artery expert that succesfully treats vascular conditions. The correct treatment will likely reduce or eliminate your pain and prevent deterioration. An incorrect treatment may lead to worsening of your symptoms. Contact the highly skilled vein professional at the Downtown Vein & Vascular Center to schedule an appointment today.

I am Dr. Sergei Sobolevsky, a leading specialist in endovascular medicine. Having performed over 25,000 procedures throughout my career, I bring decades of experience in vascular and interventional radiology to my practice. I obtained my Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1997 and completed my specialty clinical training in vascular and interventional radiology at Harvard University.

My dedication to excellence in patient care has been recognized through accolades such as being named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and inclusion in the Top Doctors New York Metro Area lists for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. With licenses in multiple states, I have also shared my expertise through presentations at various institutions in the US and abroad.

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