Treatment Options for Poor Circulation in Feet
2010年12月24日 · Treatment Options for Poor Circulation in Feet December 24, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: Can poor circulation in feet due to peripheral arterial disease be treated? Answer: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries (atherosclerosis), reducing blood flow to the limbs. Common risk factors of PAD include smoking, exposure to …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding and preventing gangrene
2017年12月5日 · People with diabetes and peripheral artery disease are especially vulnerable to complications such as gangrene, because, in addition to poor blood circulation, they often have decreased sensation in their feet due to nerve damage. If an injured toe goes unnoticed and blood supply is inadequate to help heal the wound, tissue death may occur.
Home Treatment Options for Corns and Calluses
2012年2月10日 · They most often develop on the feet and toes or hands and fingers. Preventing or treating corns and calluses is usually fairly easy. However, extra care and caution is warranted if you're more at risk of foot sores and their complications because of diabetes or another condition that causes poor circulation.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment of peripheral artery disease …
2022年3月3日 · The type of blocked artery you describe can be treated in several ways. The specific treatment you need depends on the severity of your symptoms and the extent of the blockage. The most frequent cause of peripheral artery disease is a buildup of fat and calcium deposits on artery walls.
Peripheral artery disease: Leg pain, leg cramps, lingering foot …
2024年9月25日 · Treatment depends on where someone is on the spectrum. Early on the spectrum, treatment typically includes: Addressing risk factors for peripheral artery disease such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and smoking. Screening for additional blood-flow problems, such as coronary artery disease, may be needed.
Mayo Clinic Minute: How is peripheral artery disease diagnosed?
2022年9月1日 · Diagnosing peripheral artery disease starts by checking circulation to the feet. "Taking off the shoes and socks, doing a foot exam, feeling the pulses, and then, if you have somebody who either has symptoms that are concerning or an abnormal pulse exam, the next diagnostic test is something that's straightforward to do," says Dr. Pollak.
Peripheral artery disease can signal cardiovascular trouble for …
2022年7月7日 · This narrows the arteries, restricting circulation and possibly resulting in plaque breaking loose and forming a blood clot. Most patients with PAD will have vascular disease in more than one defined area, increasing the chances of serious complications. Watch: Dr. Amy Pollak talks about peripheral artery disease.
Cold Feet That Aren’t Cold to the Touch May Indicate Neurologic …
2011年4月1日 · Lack of adequate blood flow to the feet through the arteries can also make the feet cold. But in all these situations, the feet feel cold to the touch. Often the sensation of cold feet is benign and there is no serious underlying cause. However, experiencing the sensation of cold feet that don't feel cold to the touch may be a sign of a nerve ...
Mayo Clinic Minute: How vasculitis affects the body
2023年6月21日 · They may have a poor appetite. They may start losing weight," he says. But as it progresses, more parts of the body will have symptoms. "If there are multiple organs that are affected simultaneously, that's when we would suspect vasculitis," says Dr. Warrington. Treatment is usually medications that target the immune system and reduce inflammation.
High Blood Sugar May Cause Noticeable Symptoms
2012年12月7日 · But even though you eat more, you still may lose weight. That's because your body doesn't have enough of its normal energy source, sugar, so it turns to other fuels like muscle and fat. Diabetes can lead to nerve damage and poor blood circulation. These problems make it harder for your body to heal sores or wounds, particularly on your feet.