Some people suffer from various, non-specific pains in their legs when walking. This may occur due to simple problems, but it may sometimes be a sign of a serious illness.
The magazine "Helpraxiscent" quoted the American Heart Association as saying that these symptoms may be a sign of peripheral artery disease resulting from narrowing of the blood vessels that supply the body's extremities with blood and oxygen.
Peripheral artery disease is similar to coronary artery disease, in which plaque builds up in the arteries of the heart, leading to blockages, which may also lead to strokes.
Doctors explained that the problem in diagnosing the disease is that the patient confuses bone pain and diseases associated with aging with this condition before correctly understanding the diagnosis of the disease, and doctors also fall into this matter.
Peripheral artery disease may not be as severe as a blood clot, but if left untreated or undetected, it can affect the quality of daily life and lead to non-healing wounds or, in severe cases, amputation.
Risk factors for peripheral artery disease are similar to heart disease, such as: advanced age, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, as well as a higher risk of infection among smokers than in others.
Source: German News Agency
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