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How is peripheral artery disease (PAD) treated?

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  How is peripheral artery disease (PAD) treated? Peripheral artery disease (PAD)   occurs when the arteries that carries blood to your legs, abdomen, and arms become narrowed, reducing blood flow. The reduction occurs when a tablet, a fatty substance, builds up inside these arteries. Many people with peripheral artery disease (also called peripheral arterial disease or peripheral vascular disease) have  discomfort or pain when walking , called claudicating. The reduced blood flow may damage skin, muscle, and other tissues. In severe cases, blood clots or other problems can block arteries completely and cause limb loss. Treatment can prevent these outcomes.

What Can You Do About Varicose Veins?

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  What Can You Do About Varicose Veins? Varicose veins –   the most common vein disorder   – are enlarged, twisted veins that do not move blood effectively. When the one-way valves in your veins weaken, blood may flow backward and pool in your veins, causing them to become enlarged. Varicose veins usually show up in the legs and feet, because standing and walking increase the pressure on these veins. They look like bulging, bluish cords beneath the surface of your skin. Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but they are smaller and closer to the surface of your skin. Varicose veins are common, affecting up to 60% of Americans. Women are more likely to have varicose veins than men. In many cases, varicose veins are just a cosmetic problem. But varicose veins can also cause pain and discomfort. In some cases serious complications, such as phlebitis (inflammation of the veins), skin ulcers, and blood clots, can occur. Symptoms Accompanied by Varicose Veins: • Prominent dark-blue bl