Monitoring Foot And Lower Leg Pain

If you experience any cramping muscle pain while walking or climbing stairs, the this could be a sign of peripheral arterial disease.This is a common circulatory problem in which there is not enough blood flow to the lower limb. Here at Wildwood Podiatry Ltd., we are trained to diagnose and offer advice to rehabilitate and prevent abnormal conditions of the feet and lower limbs for clients of all ages. Contact us for regular foot health checks and gait analysis.

Causes Of Peripheral Arterial Disease:

     

    • Smoking
    • Diabetes
    • Obesity
    • High cholesterol and triglycerides
    • High blood pressure
    • Sedentary lifestyle
    • Increasing age
    • Family history of condition

Signs And Symptoms of Peripheral Arterial Disease:

     

    • Painful cramp during or after an activity
    • Shrinking muscles in your legs
    • Weakness in legs
    • Cold feet
    • Hair loss
    • Slow-growing toenails
    • Skin changes