blockage of leg arteries…

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claudication, intermittent claudication, vaso-occlusive disease, the legs, arterial insufficiency, the legs, recurrent leg pain, cramping, calf pain, exercise, poor circulation, blockage of blood, in the leg arteries produces an aching, tired, burning pain, in the legs, pain is brought on by exercise, relieved by rest, limping that occurs from leg cramps, claudication, occur in both legs, symptoms often get worse over time, complain only of weakness, in the legs, walking, a feeling of "tiredness", in the buttocks, impotence, complaint in men, pain at rest is uncommon, this condition, due to atherosclerosis, peripheral vascular disease, narrowed, blocked arteries, occur anywhere, they occur, in the heart, a person may have heart pain (angina, a heart attack, if arteries, blocked, narrowed in the neck, brain, stroke, intermittent claudication, the blockage occurs, in the legs, most commonly, in the calf, foot, occurs only at certain times, after a period of walking, relieved by rest, atherosclerosis, many reasons smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, the cause of leg cramping, what to, at home to relieve it, a healthy diet is important to keep atherosclerosis from getting worse, a program of daily walking, short periods, stopping, pain, cramping, help improve function, must stop smoking, avoid placing hot, cold items on legs, avoid tight shoes, have doctor check any non-healing wounds on the lower legs, feet, many other causes, leg pain arthritis, low blood potassium, leg pain life-threatening such a blood clot, in the legs, seek medical attention, leg pain, does not go away, legs, red, hot, swollen, chest pain, shortness of breath with leg pain, diabetes, pregnant, health care provider, perform a physical examination, cramping leg pain, have leg cramps at night, how often does leg pain, cramping occur, getting worse, the pain sharp, an aching pain, the cramps, worse after exercise, worse after, standing, smoke, drink alcohol, diabetic, how well is blood sugar, controlled, has there been impotence, men, pain, in the back, a darkening, the skin, the legs, feet, toes, weakness, paralysis, the legs, check the pulse, in the groin, areas, pulse, felt, in the legs, following tests performed, blood pressure measured in arms, legs, comparison, doppler ultrasonography on the legs, heart, duplex doppler/ultrasound exam of extremity to see how blood flows, arteries, ecg to check the activity of heart, aortography , blockages in large arteries, surgery, angioplasty recommended, claudication interferes, the patient's activities, work, diseased arteries, likely to improve after corrective treatment.