Dr Ranjit Jagtap Peripheral artery disease (PAD) - Symptoms and causes

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DR RaNJIT JaGTaP PERIPHERaL aRTERY DISEaSE
(PAD) - SYMPTOMS aND CaUSES
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Peripheral Artery Disease, a regular condition
narrows down the arteries while reducing the
overall blood flow in arms and legs, disturbing
the balanced state of the body. Which gets better
with proper rest. Out of 10 every 4 individuals
went through leg pain, which occurs in the hip,
thigh, calf, buttock. In this particular
condition, legs and arms dont get enough blood
flow, to meet the required demand. This
particular condition causes leg pain, which makes
it difficult for a person to walk, says Dr.
Ranjit Jagtap News. Peripheral Artery Disease
spiked up the leg pain during walking
(claudication) and other relatable
symptoms. Peripheral Artery Disease, is usually a
sign of buildup fatty components in the arteries.
Moreover, curing disease would require you to
walk, eat healthy, exercise and not smoke or
regularly use tobacco.
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Symptoms Includes,
Dr. Ranjit Jagtap s Ram Mangal Heart Foundation
has experienced specialists working towards
improving the heart health for many people,
individuals with Peripheral Artery Disease,
usually, show mild to no symptoms, Others witness
leg pain during walking. In addition to that,
symptoms which are associated with Claudication
include muscle pain, painful muscular contraction
in legs or arms, which starts while exercising
and ends with rest. Major pain is inflicted in
the calves first, on a mild or severe level.
Severe pain causes, may make it hard to walk, or
do other regular activities.
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Other Symptoms might include,

• Chilly sensation in lower leg or foot,
  especially compared with other side,
• Numbness and weakness in legs
• No pulse or weak pulse in the legs or arms
• Just after walking, or climbing stairs, one or
  both the hips, calf muscles or thighs might face
  painful cramping.
• Shiny skin on the legs
• Skin color changes
• Sluggish growth of toenails
• gtRaw Sore on arms, legs or feets that never heals
• Arms or Legs might face pain in the form of
  cramps or ache, during activities like knitting,
  writing, or other mutual tasks.
• Hair loss or slower hair growth on legs.

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Its Causes
What do you think is the consequence of PAD
(Peripheral Artery Disease)? Build Up of fatty,
cholesterol-containing deposits on the artery
walls, also known as atherosclerosis. It reduces
blood flow via arteries. Eventually,
Atherosclerosis affects arteries throughout the
body. After which arteries supply blood to limbs
causing peripheral artery disease.
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Ways to Prevent the Peripheral artery disease by
Aditi Jagtap Pune

• If you look forward to opt for a healthier
  lifestyle then best practices to treat a
  Peripheral Artery Disease would include
• Say a No to Smoke
• Control Blood Sugar
• Gobble down food that are low in saturated fats
• Get regular workout, but check with a healthcare
  provider about what type and how much is good for
  you.
• Maintain good weight
• Properly manage blood pressure and cholesterol

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Conclusion
Aditi Jagtap Pune daughter of Dr. Ranjit Jagtap,
performs social operations for Ram Mangal Heart
Foundation who actively nurtures and takes good
care of the heart patients and operation of the
hospital, from years now.
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