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sarrington

May 1st, 2012

My doctor says I have a small aorta and that I am not getting a pulse in my feet. He did an MRI and I am still waiting to find out what is wrong if anything. I am unclear of what problems can be caused by having a small aorta if any. Should I be worried about this or is it something I will just have to live with?

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Albert Miller

replied May 7th, 2012

The size of the aorta is related to body size and gender and may well be affected by certain diseases. The absence of pulses in the feet can be a worrisome finding, and the problem is generally due to atherosclerosis of the arteries to the legs. This finding is more common in persons with diabetes.
These findings relate to your age, gender, general health, symptoms related to walking, family history, cigarette smoking, etc. I would need much more information to advise you, but do want to emphasize that absent pulses in the feet call for medical evaluation and attention.

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sarrington

replied May 8th, 2012

Thank You

Albert Miller wrote:

I am 24 and scared. I do not smoke and I drink less then once a month. I am 5'8" and 120 pounds and typically told I am healthy. I would say on a day to day basis I am perfectly fine but my legs and head tend to hurt on a weekly basis. Some times several times a week. I just got done wearing a heart monitor and have another appointment June 12th. I am praying my doctor can pin point the problem at my next visit. The part of waiting and waiting to see what is wrong is the hardest.

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