What does it mean when your legs are blocked?
The arteries in your legs and feet can get blocked, just like the arteries in your heart. When this happens, less blood flows to your legs. This is called peripheral artery disease (PAD).
When do you need a procedure on your legs?
When you need a procedure—and when you don’t. The arteries in your legs and feet can get blocked, just like the arteries in your heart. When this happens, less blood flows to your legs. This is called peripheral artery disease (PAD).
What should I do if I have pain in my legs?
Flat feet, rigid arches, or the wrong shoes can lead to them, too. The best treatment is to rest your legs, put cold packs on them for 20 minutes several times a day, and take pain relievers if you need them. But see your doctor so she can make sure it’s nothing more serious.
What to do if you have a blockage in your leg?
If PAD causes severe leg pain when walking, you may stop doing that and other activities. Surgery to bypass the blockage can relieve these symptoms. So can another procedure known as angioplasty. Most people do not have symptoms. For most people, PAD does not cause symptoms.
How to find out if you are unable to move your leg?
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What to do when your legs suddenly give out?
Difficulty in lifting the entire leg Loss of balance while walking or an unstable gait Radiculopathy usually resolves with nonsurgical treatments, including physical therapy, regular exercise, heat and cold therapy, and/or medication.
What does it mean when your leg won’t heal?
Many of us develop sores on our legs from trauma or other unknown reasons. Sometimes an open sore appears on the legs and it won’t heal. A sore is considered a non healing wound if it does not improve in 4 weeks or completely heal in 8 weeks. Non healing wounds are categorized by their underlying cause.
What happens if you have a blockage in your leg?
If your leg arteries are badly blocked, you may develop foot pain while resting or a sore that won’t heal. In this case, you may need a procedure to remove the blockages.
