PAD and PVD: Are They The Same Thing?
While we get used to hearing medical acronyms, we're not always sure what they mean. Dive into PAD and PVD - what are they and what's the best way to prevent these diseases.
There are many different diagnoses associated with your leg pain. Some diagnoses are common everyday occurrences, and some include those common everyday occurrences as symptoms, but can be very serious and require medical attention.
Many times, people ignore leg pain or think that leg pain is common for their age and don’t think anything about it. If your body is aching or you have pain that is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong.
Perhaps one of the more serious conditions associated with leg pain is Peripheral Arterial Disease.
Peripheral Arterial Disease is a common circulatory problem caused by atherosclerosis or fatty deposits that build up on your artery walls and reduce blood flow to your legs or arms. Pain in your legs and other symptoms develop when your limbs are not able to get the blood needed to supply your muscles with oxygen. Peripheral Artery Disease is serious because it can lead to a heart attack, stroke, infections within the limbs, and possibly amputation.
Symptoms:
Risk Factors that increase your risk of developing Peripheral Arterial Disease:
What to do:
If you are experiencing these symptoms you should seek the advice of a medical professional either your primary care doctor or a specialist like Dr. Jonathan Ellichman. Dr. Ellichman’s office will schedule a quick and non-invasive diagnosis consultation to determine if you have Peripheral Artery Disease and what treatments are available to you.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis is a blood clot in a vein, usually in your leg. Deep Vein Thrombosis is serious because if the clot breaks off it can then travel to your lungs and create serious issues.
If you are experiencing these symptoms you should seek the advice of a medical professional either your primary care doctor or a specialist like Dr. Jonathan Ellichman. Dr. Ellichman’s office will schedule a quick and non-invasive diagnosis consultation to determine if you have Deep Vein Thrombosis and what treatments are available to you.
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Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen, and twisting veins that appear blue or dark purple.
Losing weight, exercising and wearing compression socks may help varicose veins. Many times, varicose veins do not pose a threat other than being considered unsightly, but as with all circulatory issues complications can occur.
If you are concerned you should seek the advice of a medical professional, either your primary care doctor or a specialist like Dr. Jonathan Ellichman. Dr. Ellichman’s office will schedule a quick and non-invasive diagnosis consultation to determine what treatments are available to you.
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Spinal Stenosis happens when the spaces between the bones in your spine get narrow putting pressure on the nerves.
Age – 50 years old or older
Spinal stenosis is a serious condition that can lead to permanent nerve damage including paralysis and death. If you think you have spinal stenosis you should seek medical advice by seeing your primary care physician or a specialist such as Semmes-Murphy or Campbell Clinic.
Sciatica is a pinched nerve in your lower spine that can cause leg pain.
Leg pain described as a bad cramp or strong shooting pain that makes it hard to sit.
If you think you have Sciatica you should seek medical advice from your primary care physician or a spine specialist such as Semmes-Murphy or Campbell Clinic.
Arthritis is a common condition that affects joints.
If you think you have arthritis you should seek medical advice from your primary care physician.
Muscles get pulled when they are stretched too far.
If you think you have a pulled muscle it is best to treat it with ice several times a day. Over the counter pain relievers can help ease the pain temporarily. If the pain does not get better after five days you should seek medical advice from your primary care physician.
A sprain happens when you stretch or tear a ligament. Ligaments connect bone to bone.
If you think you have a sprain you should apply ice to the area serval times per day, rest the affected leg and elevate it when possible. You should also seek medical advice and possibly an x-ray to check for broken bones.
Muscle cramps happen when one or more of your leg muscles suddenly constricts and gets tight. This happens to adults more as they age and instances can increase in hot weather if you don’t drink enough water.
Immediate relief may be achieved by walking. Drinking more water can help alleviate future cramping issues. If you have cramps often you should seek the medical advice of your primary care physician. Cramps can be a sign of Peripheral Arterial Disease. If you are over 50 years old and have cramps often you may also want to see a specialist like Dr. Jonathan Ellichman. Dr. Ellichman’s office will schedule a quick and non-invasive diagnosis consultation to determine if you have more serious issues causing your leg cramps and what treatments are available to you.
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Shin splints happen when muscles and tissues around your shin bone get inflamed. Shin splints are common in people that run a lot.
Pain in your shins
If you think you have shin splints apply ice to the area serval times per day and rest the affected leg when possible. If the pain persists for over 14 days, you should seek medical advice from your primary care physician.
Tendinitis happens when tendons, the flexible cords that connect muscles to bones, become inflamed.
Pain in the hip, knee, or ankle especially when moving the affected joint.
If you think you have a sprain you should apply ice to the area serval times per day, rest the affected leg and elevate it when possible. You should also seek medical advice and possibly an x-ray to check for broken bones.
Meralgia Paresthetica is a nerve problem that causes pain, burning sensation, numbing or tingling in the upper thigh.
If you are having pain, you should seek medical advice. Many times, over the counter pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen can provide relief.
