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Diagnosis of Possible Aneurysm or other problem
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Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Diagnosis of Possible Aneurysm or other problem
by arthur702, Sep 26, 2005 12:00AM
Hi, Ive had a pulsating abdomen since I was 19, Im 24 now. the doctor ruled out an aneurysm when i was 19, but an abdominal scan was not performed. I am terrified of having an aneurysm. Ive recently ( past 1-2 months) have had the following symptoms: I can feel pulsations in my arms and legs, sometimes my neck from time to time throughout the day, I have social anxiety, when i workout at the gym and do abdominal exercises my abs spasm up. Im very thin, 170 lbs and i am 5' 11". I also have vitiligo, however its very light an unnoticeable except on my penis where there is a strip of white. I was using a product called chromelin to cover that area? Is that safe? Can you please post your thoughts. Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 27, 2005 12:00AM
, Sep 27, 2005 12:00AM
If there is a concern about an abdominal aortic aneurysm, an ultrasound or CT scan can be done to put that concern to rest.
I am not familiar with chromelin, so I cannot comment on its safety. Looking at it from Google, this seems to be a cosmetic skin darkener. You can discuss using this with your personal physician or dermatologist, who can further evaluate the lesion.
Regarding the increased pulsations - a physical exam can be done to evaluate the peripheral vasculature. If all the tests remain negative, anxiety can lead to some of the symptoms you are describing.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
I am not familiar with chromelin, so I cannot comment on its safety. Looking at it from Google, this seems to be a cosmetic skin darkener. You can discuss using this with your personal physician or dermatologist, who can further evaluate the lesion.
Regarding the increased pulsations - a physical exam can be done to evaluate the peripheral vasculature. If all the tests remain negative, anxiety can lead to some of the symptoms you are describing.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
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