Treatment Options for Poor Circulation in Feet
Dec 24, 2010 · Treatment Options for Poor Circulation in Feet December 24, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: Can poor circulation in feet due to peripheral arterial disease be treated? Answer: …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Leg pain? It may be your arteries
Jan 14, 2025 · Could leg pain have to do with your arteries? Learn about peripheral artery disease, a chronic condition that affects circulation in the body.
Peripheral artery disease can signal cardiovascular trouble for …
Jul 7, 2022 · Diagnostic tests, such as the ankle-brachial index test that compares blood pressure in a patient's ankle to that in their arm before and after exercise, can identify circulation issues …
Peripheral artery disease: Leg pain, leg cramps, lingering foot …
Sep 25, 2024 · Blood thinners may be prescribed to help maintain the improved circulation. In the most advanced peripheral artery disease, people may have ulcers in their feet that become …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding and preventing gangrene
Dec 5, 2017 · People with diabetes and peripheral artery disease are especially vulnerable to complications such as gangrene, because, in addition to poor blood circulation, they often …
Mayo Clinic Minute: How is peripheral artery disease diagnosed?
Sep 1, 2022 · Diagnosing peripheral artery disease starts by checking circulation to the feet. "Taking off the shoes and socks, doing a foot exam, feeling the pulses, and then, if you have …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifestyle changes often help ease symptoms …
Mar 31, 2015 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother, 67, was recently diagnosed with peripheral artery disease. She has been having leg pain and other symptoms for many months. She was …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cellulitis can be life-threatening, so prompt ...
Apr 8, 2017 · Other illnesses Certain conditions such as diabetes or cancer can make you more prone to infection because of poor circulation or a weakened immune system. With diabetes, …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment of peripheral artery disease …
Mar 3, 2022 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my early 50s, and I enjoy hiking and biking. I was active until leg pain brought me to my doctor. I was diagnosed with a blockage of the artery …
Mayo Clinic Minute: 5 steps to diabetic foot care
Nov 1, 2016 · Two major complications of the disease are nerve damage and poor blood circulation. These problems make the feet vulnerable to skin sores (ulcers) that can worsen …