"PAD is often called the silent killer, because you may have it and not even know,” said Dr. Joel Rainwater, chief medical officer of Comprehensive Integrated Care (CiC). The reason it’s sometimes missed is because people dismiss the symptoms of this dangerous disease as “just a sign of getting … [Read more...] about Stopping PAD: A Silent Killer
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PAD Awareness Saves Lives
Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, is a whole-body disease that’s manifested in the legs. It’s a buildup of cholesterol plaque in the peripheral arteries of the body, which are found in the arms, legs, hands and feet. “If you have plaque buildup in your legs, there’s a good chance you could have … [Read more...] about PAD Awareness Saves Lives
Neuropathy Is Often Misdiagnosed
People living with neuropathy experience burning, tingling, numbness, and pain in their legs or feet on a daily basis. In many cases, it’s caused by diabetes, but poor circulation can also cause these symptoms or make them worse. “Most people don’t know what neuropathy is until you start talking … [Read more...] about Neuropathy Is Often Misdiagnosed
PAD: The Silent Killer
PAD is often called the silent killer because you may have it and not even know,” said Dr. Joel Rainwater, chief medical officer of Comprehensive Integrated Care (CiC) in Flagstaff. The reason it is sometimes missed is because people dismiss the symptoms of this dangerous disease as just a sign of … [Read more...] about PAD: The Silent Killer
Do you have PAD?
At first, it seems like you may have just overdone: stood too long, worked too hard, sat incorrectly, worn those shoes you should have never purchased. Surely the pain is just episodic, it only happens “when…,” soon forgotten… until it happens again. Workdays tend to feel longer; sleep tends to be … [Read more...] about Do you have PAD?
