So... a doctor is unable to locate a pulse on my feet. I know there is a pulse, just it's in 'hiding'? So what's likely the reason to this? Any input?
Yes, and I truly think it's absurd and crazy but it's true. =S
2007-01-30 17:31:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
He tried to locate the pulse with his fingers.
I actually went to see what the itchy bumps on my feet was all about, and eventually, it turned into something so dramatic and big-of-a-deal that it terrified me.
Yes, there are discoloration. He suggested vessels constriction, which causes the discoloration.
It's just weird, can't locate a pulse? But eh, I can't find it either but I could find on others.
2007-01-30 17:49:56 · update #1
One cause for this is peripheral vascular disease. I will include a link about this. There are other causes too, such as a blood clot in the leg, but usually this is not on both sides at the same time (although it happens).
2007-01-30 17:39:01 · answer #1 · answered by sarcastro1976 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its very interesting, did the doctor try and use a doppler on your foot to try and hear it? Perhaps its very faint and hard to palpate.
Not sure of the whole story and why the doctor was trying to locate a pulse in the first place but you should keep an eye on your leg, especially if there's the development of pain, change of colour, change of temperature (warm-cool) and sensation. Maybe get someone else to try and find it.
2007-01-30 17:36:48 · answer #2 · answered by missymoohoo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have them check you wiith a doppler. iit is a device to pick up the sounds of your pulse. there are key areas in which they place the wand ..your pulse points. any nurse in any ER can find it for you if the doctor is truly unable to palpate one. did he try in several places? behind the knee as well?you may have peripheral disease and it may be as simple as the doctor being unable to palpate you properly...not to worry but have it re-checked. any symptoms with the feet? discolorations, coolness, pain , pains at rest, do u need to dangle your foot over the side of your bed to alleviate the pains>? if so, see another doc who can help you. any emergency doc can help you in this case severe pains, do not delay, you could be occluded and need immediate interventions ...even surgery to save a limb! katie
2007-01-30 17:41:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A doc unable to locate a pulse? Scary - for him/her. Why? Maybe your vessels are really tiny and he/she can't feel. Ultrasound is normally how they locate a pulse if they can't feel it. Are you diabetic and having foot problems? I am wondering why they'd need to find a pulse in your feet????
2007-01-30 17:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have peripheral vascular occulsive disease (PVOD)
More common if you have diabetes. Did he just use his hand or did he use a doppler (ultrasound)? Or he is just an idiot and doesn't know how to find the pulse LOL.
2007-01-30 17:36:14 · answer #5 · answered by Becky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-13 05:05:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it (the vein) could be in a different area or your circulation isnt that strong in your feet
2007-01-30 17:36:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
do the doc say anything about u having really, really, poor circulation?
2007-01-30 17:36:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-30 17:47:42 · answer #9 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋