Peripheral artery disease: Leg pain and much more. (cover story)The article provides basic information about peripheral artery disease (PAD), a disease triggered by bad cholesterol build-up that narrows the peripheral artery. It focuses on the legs, where PAD is commonly detected. Other ...
Leg pain can be a sign of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Common signs of PAD include soreness, tired or achy feelings in the legs. This can also include pain in the hips when walking, exercising or climbing the stairs. Here are signs that sore legs may be a larger health concern: Le...
What Are the Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease? While many with PAD have mild or no symptoms, the most common symptom is leg pain while walking. Other signs and symptoms include: Sore legs or feet Leg fatigue/heaviness/cramping Discoloration/pale or blue toes/feet/legs Cold legs or feet...
Many people with peripheral artery disease do not display symptoms. For those that do, symptoms may include the following:Leg pain that occurs during exercise and ceases during rest Numbness, coldness, change of color or loss of hair in the legs or feet Cramps in the legs or hips Paleness ...
Managing intermittent claudication is especially important as people who have it are at a higher risk of other cardiovascular diseases, such as heart disease and stroke. On top of this, the leg pain they experience means people often cannot walk very far. This could lead to lower fitness ...
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a serious disease that afflicts 8.5 million Americans. It is caused by atherosclerosis or a narrowing of the arteries typically in the lower extremities.
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Peripheral artery disease is a coronary heart disease risk equivalent among both men and women: results from a nationwide study. Lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) has been proposed as a 'coronary heart disease (CHD) risk equivalent'. We aimed to examine whether PAD conf... Sumeet...
Exercise has been used in the treatment of many medical conditions, including heart and lung diseases. But it can also play an important role in treating peripheral artery disease. Our latest review shows that for people with peripheral artery disease, e
What are the warning signs of peripheral vascular disease? Early PAD symptoms include: Leg discomfort. Leg pain or cramping that develops with walking and is relieved at rest (intermittent claudication). Pain in the ball of the foot or toes while at rest. When should I see a doctor...