Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a result of cholesterol and plaque build -up in the arteries of the legs and feet, causing decreased blood flow.

PAD testing is a non-invasive exam which assesses blood flow and blockages in the arteries.  Patients lie flat and a technician places blood pressure cuffs on the arms, thighs, calves, ankles, and toes.

PAD will be recommended by the doctor is there is suspicion for a narrowing or blockage of an artery. 

Symptoms of PAD include:  Diminished or absent pulses in the feet, pain in legs brought on by walking and relieved by rest, poorly healing wounds, rest pain, tingling/numbness in the legs, feet and toes, discoloration in the legs, feet and toes.

If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the above symptoms or has a history of diabetes, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a history of tobacco use, please call Foot Care Centers at 856-691-2152 to make a preferred appointment.

 

 

Tags: numbness in toes, tingling, Leg pain when walking, pain in legs, PAD, peripheral arterial disease

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

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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

Two of the most common foot problems diabetics face are Neuropathy and Peripheral Arterial Disease.

Diabetic neuropathy, or nerve damage, is a result of uncontrolled diabetes.  Damaged nerves cause symptoms like burning, tingling and numbness.  If you have a lack of feeling in your feet you are more likely to develop a cut or sore.  The muscles in the feet maynot function well, as they are controlled by nerves.  This causes and shift in alignment and may create too much pressure in one area.

Peripheral Arterial Disease, or poor circulation can be caused by diabetes.  Without adequate blood flow, cuts and sores take longer to heal.  The longer a sore stays open, the greater the chance of infection with complications including gangrene and amputation.

10% OF PEOPLE WITH DIABETES WILL DEVELOP FOOT ULCERS

***If you have diabetes be sure to look at your feet daily and never walk barefoot!

If you have a history of diabetes please call Foot Care Centers at 856-691-2152 to make a preferred appointment.

Tags: poor circulation, peripheral arterial disease, ulcer, numbness, burning, tingling, neuropathy, diabetes