Peripheral Vascular Disease (cont.)Medical Author:
Shabir Bhimji, MD
Coauthor:
Kathryn L Hale, MS, PA-C
Medical Editor:
Alan D Forker, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Jonathan Adler, MD
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Peripheral Vascular Disease SymptomsOnly about half of the individuals with peripheral vascular disease have symptoms. Almost always, symptoms are caused by the leg muscles not getting enough blood. Whether you have symptoms depends partly on which artery is affected and to what extent blood flow is restricted.
The most common symptom of peripheral vascular disease in the legs is pain in one or both calves, thighs, or hips.
Other symptoms of peripheral vascular disease include the following:
Having symptoms while at rest is a sign of more severe disease. Viewer Comments & ReviewsPeripheral Vascular Disease - Describe Your ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe your experience with peripheral vascular disease. Peripheral Vascular Disease - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the cause of your peripheral vascular disease? |
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Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a nearly pandemic condition that has the potential to cause loss of limb or even loss of life.
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