Peripheral Arterial Disease Afflicts Millions
Leg muscle pain and cramping when walking. Those are symptoms that occur in more than 30 percent of individuals with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), an affliction of 17 million Americans.
Leg pain while walking could be a sign of artery trouble in older adults
Do your legs hurt when you walk? Experts on peripheral artery disease want you to know that it isn't normal. The condition can cause serious complications, but it can be managed.
What is the difference between arterial and venous ulcers?
Arterial ulcers and venous ulcers are chronic wounds with different causes and appearances. Arterial ulcers occur due to arterial disease, resulting in insufficient blood supply to the affected area. Venous ulcers develop as a consequence of chronic venous insufficiency.
What Is Thrombophlebitis?
Thrombophlebitis refers to the inflammation of a vein caused by a blood clot (thrombus). This type of inflammation frequently occurs in the legs but can occur in other body areas.
Why does my lower leg hurt? Here are 4 things to know about peripheral artery disease
The culprit is atherosclerosis, clogging of the arteries with cholesterol and other debris. This narrows the opening through which blood flows, restricting the supply of oxygen. In turn, demand for oxygen exceeds supply and pain is the result.
