What is Peripheral Arterial Disease
                     What is Peripheral 
Arterial Disease?
•Not many people know what Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is. Well this 
disease is a progressive circulatory condition. And one disease you all need to 
understand, for your own good. This is a condition where the arteries that 
supply blood to your legs become blocked.
•The fatty deposits (plaque) are the problem; they cause you to have poor 
circulation and intermittent leg pain while walking. Just think, fifty per cent of 
you with PAD have blockages severe enough to experience pain and 
complications which may lead to gangrene, limb amputation, heart attacks and 
strokes. I bet I have your attention at this point. Also Read: - 
Peripheral Arterial Insufficiency
•The symptoms many people have with PAD are mild to nothing. The first 
noticeable sign for most of you will be leg pain while walking. This is 
characterized by muscle pain and cramping in your legs. Now this symptom 
caused by activities such as walking will go away during a few minutes of rest. 
•Not all of you with PAD will experience pain, some of you may feel a mild 
numbness or weakness or heaviness in your muscles. Back to the pain, the 
location of the pain will be where your blocked artery is located. If not treated 
and the disease progresses you may experience your walking ability 
challenged.
•Other symptoms of PAD are; numbness in your feet or legs while you are at 
rest, you have cold legs or feet, there is hair loss at your extremities, your toe 
nails have changed, the colour changes in your legs or feet, you have ulcers on 
legs or feet that will not heal, or you have walking problems. If this is you, get 
checked out.
•The causes are smoking, diabetes, heart disease or stroke, family history, high 
cholesterol and high blood pressure. The most common cause of PAD is 
atherosclerosis or as we know it, hardening of your arteries. Should you suspect 
you have PAD, as stated before, please consult your doctor. This leg circulation 
problem can affect a lot more than your legs. And as always you must live well 
to well. Also Read: - Treatment for Peripheral Arterial Disease
Our specialists have devoted their lives to treating patients 
with vascular disorders of the lower extremity, through 
minimally invasive procedures and advanced image guided 
therapies. We want to make sure that you receive the best 
possible care throughout your entire treatment at Pedes. 
Leaving any vascular condition untreated will put you at a 
greater risk of developing more severe symptoms, and 
treatments are most effective during the initial stages of any 
condition. Seeking out a diagnosis is the important first step. 
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