If you experience pain in your legs and feet when you’re walking around, you need to read this. And even if you don’t feel it now, one day you might.
A little leg pain, regardless of the intensity, might not seem like much. But it can indicate a condition that may send dangerous signals about your overall health. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition that develops silently, marked by a slow narrowing of blood vessels that leads to oxygen and nutrient shortages in the legs. The lack of oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood leads to cramps and discomfort.
