I read about the arteriovenous fistula surgical procedure ("AV fistula procedure"), and interestingly there is a condition called arteriovenous fistula (a person's artery leads to a vein, bypassing the capillaries, causing low blood supply to some tissues). The condition can be congenital (someone is born with this condition), or can be caused by an injury.
Having the surgical AV fistula procedure requires care to help avoid clots, infection and other complications. No, from what I read, pain is not common with this procedure.
I am unsure what you mean that "nothing seems to be getting done" with your doctor. Have you told your doctor that you are in pain, you are concerned, and need to be seen right away? Have you been seen for your symptoms? Do you have another doctor you can talk to, or go to the emergency room? I am unsure what your pain level is, why your doctor is unconcerned (you can ask this question), and why your leg would be swollen for 6 months. Do you have other medical conditions as well?
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I read about the arteriovenous fistula surgical procedure ("AV fistula procedure"), and interestingly there is a condition called arteriovenous fistula (a person's artery leads to a vein, bypassing the capillaries, causing low blood supply to some tissues). The condition can be congenital (someone is born with this condition), or can be caused by an injury.
Having the surgical AV fistula procedure requires care to help avoid clots, infection and other complications. No, from what I read, pain is not common with this procedure.
I am unsure what you mean that "nothing seems to be getting done" with your doctor. Have you told your doctor that you are in pain, you are concerned, and need to be seen right away? Have you been seen for your symptoms? Do you have another doctor you can talk to, or go to the emergency room? I am unsure what your pain level is, why your doctor is unconcerned (you can ask this question), and why your leg would be swollen for 6 months. Do you have other medical conditions as well?
November 28, 2010 - 2:39pmThis Comment
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