Question

a 75 - year - old patient reports pain and a feeling of tiredness in both legs that only relieves after sitting for 30 minutes or more. what the does provider suspect as the cause for these symptoms?

buergers disease

cauda equina syndrome

diabetic neuropathy

peripheral arterial disease (pad)

Explanation:

Buerger's disease typically affects young - heavy smokers and has more severe symptoms like ulcers and gangrene. Cauda equina syndrome usually has sudden onset and associated with urinary or fecal incontinence. Diabetic neuropathy has a more symmetric, burning pain often with a stocking - glove distribution. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can cause leg pain and tiredness that is relieved by rest (sitting in this case), which is consistent with the patient's symptoms.

Answer:

D. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)