Vascular Circulation Disease

Vascular Circulation Disease

Peripheral Vascular Circulation Disease (Cold Hands & Cold Feet)

Peripheral Vascular Circulation Disease called PVD or peripheral arterial disease. Slow, progressive and circulation disorder narrowing, blockage, or spasms in a blood vessel and reduce blood flow to your limbs. 

Peripheral artery disease is a narrowing of the peripheral arteries serving the legs, stomach, arms and head. 

Causes:
• Atherosclerosis
• Stroke
• Blood clots
• Pulmonary embolism
• Hypertension

Symptoms:
• PAD involving the lower extremities are cramping, pain or tiredness in the leg or hip muscles while walking or climbing stairs
• Leg numbness or weakness
• Coldness in your lower leg or foot, especially when compared with the other side
• Sores on your toes, feet or legs that won\’t heal
• A change in the color of your legs
• No pulse or a weak pulse in your legs or feet

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