Do you experience leg cramping, discoloration of the skin, or have wounds that just will not heal? You could be at risk for a slow, but progressive circulation disorder.
Ever heard of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) or Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)? It’s when leg arteries narrow due to fatty buildup, like clogs in pipes. Imagine these arteries as highways delivering oxygen and nutrients to your legs. Blockages lead to issues.
PAD affects about 8.5 million people in the United States. Many of these people never experience symptoms.
Risk factors include:
- Smoking
- Physical inactivity
- Advanced age
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Family history of vascular disease
Common signs of PAD include:
- Pain and cramping in your legs
- Numbness or weakness in your legs and feet
- Hair loss on your feet and legs
- Toenails that grow slowly or become brittle
- Sores on your legs/ankles/feet that don’t heal
- Changes in skin texture and color (cool, thin, pale, shiny, purple/blue tone)
While PAD is a serious health issue, the condition is often treatable. If you have any of these symptoms, you should make an appointment today.
Our team has treated PAD in West TN for over 50 years! Minimally invasive methods fix issues via small skin openings, like unclogging pipes without major mess. We offer angioplasty, atherectomy, stenting, and more.
To restore your leg health, call 731-240-1747.
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