6 symptoms of blocked arteries are seen in the legs, ignoring them can cause heart attack

News Topical, Digital Desk : Do you know that blocked arteries are a major cause of heart diseases? Yes, due to plaque accumulation in the arteries, blood circulation gets obstructed and the risk of heart diseases increases. But do you know that you can also detect blocked arteries (Blocked Arteries Symptoms) by looking at your feet?

Yes, when the arteries get blocked, some signs (Signs of Blocked Arteries in Legs) are also seen in the legs. If these are identified on time, then heart diseases can be detected on time. Let us know what symptoms appear in the legs when there is a blockage in the arteries.

Symptoms of blocked arteries in the legs

The problem of blocked arteries in the legs is called peripheral artery disease (PAD). Its symptoms often develop gradually. Initially, these may seem like a common problem, so it is important to be careful.

• Pain while walking- This is the most common and main symptom of PAD. It causes cramping, numbness, heaviness or pain in the leg muscles, especially the calves, while walking, climbing stairs or doing any physical activity. Surprisingly, as soon as you rest, this pain gets cured automatically within a few minutes. The pain may return when you start walking again.
• Cold feet - One or both feet, especially the soles, are colder than normal. One foot may feel colder than the other.
• Skin changes - Changes in the color of the feet and toes, such as turning pale or blue. The skin may appear shiny and thin.
• Delayed wound healing - minor wounds, cuts or scrapes on the feet or toes  take much longer to heal than normal . This is a very serious warning sign.
• Weakness of pulse- The pulse in the legs or upper part of the foot is not felt or it is very weak.
• Numbness or weakness – Feeling of numbness, tingling or weakness in your legs  .
• In severe cases, there may be severe pain in the legs even while resting, especially at night. The skin may turn black or there may be tissue damage.

If you notice such symptoms in your feet, do not ignore them. Ignoring them can increase this problem. Therefore, as soon as you notice these symptoms, consult a doctor immediately.

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