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Peripheral vascular disease is a condition in which the arteries that carry blood to the arms or legs become narrowed or blocked due to the formation of fatty material in the wall. If the build- up reduces blood flow only mildly, there may be no noticeable symptoms at all. The fatty material thus interferes with the normal flow of blood, and starves the muscles of oxygen. When the build-up of fatty material reduces the blood flow significantly, then the limbs start aching on walking only a short distance. Such aching subsides on taking rest which is called intermittent claudicating. When the arteries are further narrowed, the deficiency in the supply of blood and oxygen causes gangrene of the toes or fingers.

The most general cause of PVD is atherosclerosis (often called hardening of the arteries). Atherosclerosis is a steady process in which fat, cholesterol and other substances mount up in the walls of the arteries developing a substance called "plaque" that clots the blood vessels. Eventually, this fatty substance can erode the wall of the artery diminishing its elasticity (stretchiness) and further disturb proper blood flow. Plaques can also rupture, causing debris to migrate downstream within an artery and cause more severe symptoms which may lead to gangrene of toes.

Since atherosclerosis is a common disorder, it may not be restrained to a single artery but may involve arteries in other areas of the body as well. Some of the more regularly affected areas are the arteries of the arms, kidneys, neck and the most important being the HEART. Heart attack, Stroke and gangrene of legs are the most predictable consequence of damaged arteries.

Recognition of PVD:

Mostly people with PVD, experience leg pain, numbness or other symptoms — but many people ignore these signs as "a normal part of aging" and don’t seek medical help. Only about half of those with symptoms have been diagnosed with PVD and are seeing a doctor for further treatment.

The most usual symptom of PVD is painful cramping in the legs or hips, particularly while walking. This symptom occurs when there is not enough blood circulation to the leg muscles during exercise. The pain typically goes away when the muscles are given a rest. This symptom is therefore called intermittent claudicating.

Symptoms of PVD:

Leg or hip pain during walking
The pain stops when you rest
Numbness and tingling of legs
Burning or aching pain in feet or toes when resting
Ulcer on leg and heel that won’t heal
Cold legs and feet
Color changes in skin of legs or feet
Loss of hair on legs

Diagnosis (STRESS):

What is peripheral vascular disease?

Recognition of PVD:

Symptoms of PVD:

Leg or hip pain during walking
The pain stops when you rest
Numbness and tingling of legs
Burning or aching pain in feet or toes when resting
Ulcer on leg and heel that won’t heal
Cold legs and feet
Color changes in skin of legs or feet
Loss of hair on legs

Treatments (STRESS):

What is peripheral vascular disease?

Recognition of PVD:

Symptoms of PVD:

Leg or hip pain during walking
The pain stops when you rest
Numbness and tingling of legs
Burning or aching pain in feet or toes when resting
Ulcer on leg and heel that won’t heal
Cold legs and feet
Color changes in skin of legs or feet
Loss of hair on legs

Although we have attempted to provide you with the causes, diagnosis, remedies and treatments for the above mentioned diseases we suggest you to consult your personal physician by providing your history for getting information for any of these diseases.