Aching Legs? Here is what you need to know.

Legs that are tired and achy are typically not a reason for concern. If you have a family history of heart disease or peripheral artery disease (PAD), though, you may be concerned that your aching legs are a symptom of something more severe. PAD symptoms can have a major influence on your well-being since they make basic chores more difficult to perform.

USA Vascular Centers focuses in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in order to enhance a patient's quality of life. Understanding why people experience achy legs and the link between this discomfort and PAD might help you find the appropriate treatment for your symptoms.

Long periods of sitting or standing

It's never a good idea to sit or stand for more than 30 minutes. However, you may not have a choice in other instances, such as if your job demands you to sit or stand while working. If your legs feel weary and achy when you sit or stand, it might be an indication of a condition known as vein disease. Vein disease is not a life-threatening condition, but it can lead to significant consequences if not treated properly.

Muscle spasms

When you exercise vigorously, your legs may hurt. Although the pain can be severe, it is quite normal and should subside within a few days of exercise. Ice the afflicted regions for 20 minutes at a time for brief pain relief.

Circulation is poor.

Poor blood circulation is caused by a number of factors, including diabetes and smoking. If you smoke or have diabetes and have weary, achy legs, it might be due to clogged arteries supplying blood to your leg muscles. The first sign of peripheral artery disease is this (PAD).

Thrombosis of the Deep Veins

The legs might get weary and achy when a blood clot develops in one of your deep veins. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a severe disorder (DVT). Although DVT most often affects the legs, it can also affect other regions of the body such as the pelvis or arms.

DVT is a potentially fatal condition. If you suspect you have a blood clot, get emergency medical attention right once. You will most likely be prescribed a blood thinner and sent home, but you should consult your primary care physician for further instructions. They may then refer you to a vascular expert, such as those at USA Vascular Centers, for follow-up care.

Leg pain has varied meanings for different people. Some people have hurting or painful legs, while others experience discomfort or a throbbing feeling in their lower legs. Insufficient blood supply to the legs is the source of leg discomfort in people with PAD. Plaque accumulation in the arteries of the legs causes PAD.

Claudication, which is muscular discomfort or weakness in the leg muscles that begins when you undertake a physical activity and ends when you sit down to rest, affects around one out of every four individuals. However, PAD might make the achy sensation in your legs last longer at night when you're attempting to sleep, which could indicate that the illness has advanced.

You must treat your PAD if you want to get rid of the leg discomfort it causes. With minimally invasive procedures including stent insertion, angioplasty, and atherectomy, USA Vascular Centers can help you relieve these unpleasant symptoms.

We are just a call or click away. To learn more, book an appointment online or over the phone with PeachState Advanced Cardiac & Endovascular. We have several locations in Georgia: Newnan, Atlanta, & Griffin.

Author

Kelly Miles Current Director of Business Development & Operations at PeachState Advanced Cardiac & Endovascular- PACE. Kelly has a passion for helping others navigate the healthcare industry and ensuring quality outcomes. She lives in Newnan, GA with her husband and children.