Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common disease that affects more than 3 million people in the U.S. PAD reduces, or even blocks, blood flow to your legs, causing pain and numbness, especially after exercise. In addition to making it difficult to walk, PAD sufferers have 6 to 7 times the risk of heart disease and stroke. PAD is not something you should ignore! Advancing age, smoking, diabetes and lack of exercise increase your risk for peripheral artery disease. Tobacco cessation, exercise and a healthy diet are typically recommended as first line treatments for PAD, but many people require more help. If you're suffering from leg pain and fear you may have PAD, we can help assess your risk, then direct you to a doctor specializing in PAD treatment. Take our quiz to get started!
