Peripheral arterial disease (It is also known as peripheral arterial disease, peripheral vascular disease, or PAD ) is a circulatory issue where blood flow is reduced to your limbs. This is often a result of plaque buildup or atherosclerosis in your arteries. While this disease often occurs in your legs, it may also be reducing blood flow to your heart or brain. Symptoms Approximately half of the individuals with peripheral vascular disease experience mild to no symptoms. The most common symptom is leg pain while walking (claudication). The severity of claudication can vary from mild discomfort to debilitating pain. Symptoms of peripheral artery disease are: Fatigue or cramping of your muscles in the calf, thigh, hip, or buttock may signal you have PAD. Typically the discomfort is felt after walking a certain distance. Leg numbness or weakness Coldness in your lower leg or foot, especially when compared with the other side pain in your toes or fe...
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