Radiologist Questions Leg pain

I feel an aching pain in my leg. What tests will be done to find the cause?

I have an aching, dull pain in my leg. It almost feels like a pull. What tests should I have done to find the cause?

2 Answers

Doppler US to rule out DVT.
The first thing to try is an arterial lower extremity duplex ultrasound to determine if you are have peripheral vascular disease, especially if you experiencing leg claudication (i.e., the aching is worsened with walking or exercise).

Thanks,

Brian