Jane is a 29-year-old female with a body mass index (bmi of 31. she works in a high-stress job, does not exercise, and often cho
oses foods high in fat and calories. she says that most days she feels fine, but sometimes she experiences a painful tingling in her right leg. which would be the most appropriate action for her doctor to take in order to diagnose her leg pain
High body mass index is an indicator of obesity and fatness. A body mass index of 31 is very high and this indicates that Jane is highly obese and over-weight. Jane might have osteoarthritis. The doctor should advise her to get her Vitamin D, Calcium, Creatinine, and joint aspiration, along with an MRI/CT scan of the joint.