### Patient: Doctor, I have been experiencing some symptoms recently. I have significant leg pain and also a loss of sensation in the same leg. Can you tell me what might be causing this?
### Doctor: Your symptoms are consistent with a condition called peripheral arterial embolism, which occurs when there is a blockage in an artery in the legs, usually caused by a blood clot or other material that has traveled from another part of the body. It is important that we address this promptly, as it can lead to serious complications if left untreated.