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Could my pvd symptoms be from helping my elderly mother stand (using belt)?
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No: Pvd is inadequate blood flow to the lower extremities. There are several risk factors, e.g. High blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, elevated cholesterol, family history, elevated uric acid levels in the blood.
Answered 11/24/2016
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