Dr. Diana Tsombaris

September is PAD Awareness Month

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Sep 12 in Lower Extremity Pain

Do you have pain in your legs at rest or when walking?  You may be suffering from PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease).

Other symptoms include:

  • Coldness in your lower leg or foot, especially when compared with the other leg
  • Sores on your toes, feet or legs that won't heal
  • A change in the color of your legs
  • Hair loss or slower hair growth on your feet and legs
  • Slower growth of your toenails
  • Shiny skin on your legs
  • No pulse or a weak pulse in your legs or feet
  • Erectile dysfunction in men

    • The above symptoms can lead to poor wound healing, gangrene and put you at risk for heart attack or stroke.

    Don't delay in having this evaluated.  Specific testing can be done to diagnosethe severity of your disease.  Treatment options include life style change, medication and surgery.

    Tags: Foot Pain, Leg Pain, peripheral arterial disease, PAD
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