Symptoms


Symptoms of PAD are related to the organ or part of the body deprived of adequate circulation. This includes:

    Claudicationpain, fatigue, aching, tightness, weakness, cramping or tingling in the leg(s) brought on by exercise that goes away when resting, in mild disease
    Numbness and pain of the legs or feet at rest in more severe disease
    Cold hands, legs, or feet
    Loss of hair on the legs and/or feet at night
    Paleness or blueness of the legs
    Weak or absent pulse in the leg
    Sores, ulcer, or infection of the feet and legs that heal slowly
    Erectile dysfunction
    Swelling in lower extremities

Last Update
7/3/2011 11:36:00 AM