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<\/a>PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE OF THE LOWER EXTREMITIES<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common disease of the lower limbs arteries. It is caused by the narrowing of the arteries, leading to the decrease in the flow of oxygenated blood to the tissues. Arteriosclerosis is considered as a common cause. Symptoms include numbness, reduced temperature in affected limb, and pain in the thighs, calves or feet. This disease possibly damages nerves, other tissues and organs in the affected limb.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>REASON<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The atheroslerotic plaques of the arterial wall, which is the formation of lipids, cholesterol, narrow the artery. Arterial walls become harder and cannot dilate, resulting in the muscles in the legs not receiving enough blood and oxygen while working hard, such as exercising or walking. This causes muscle pain.<\/p>\n

Moreover, significant narrowing of the artery can cause muscle anemia even when the muscles are resting, leading to prolonged and constant pain.<\/p>\n

RISK FACTORS: <\/strong><\/p>\n

This condition usually affects men over 50 years old, but women can also get it. People who have each of following factors might take a higher risk of suffering from PAD:<\/p>\n

\u25cf Smoking<\/p>\n

\u25cf Increase in Cholesterol levels<\/p>\n

\u25cf Diabetes<\/p>\n

\u25cf Cardiovascular diseases (coronary artery disease, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, cerebrovascular disease)<\/p>\n

<\/a>SYMPTOMS: <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The common symptoms of peripheral artery disease of the lower extremities are:<\/p>\n