A 35-year-old member asked:
What causes bad circulation feet?
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Dr. Jonathan Ellichmananswered
Vascular Surgery 24 years experience
Arterial blockage: Genetics, hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, african american, smoking.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What should I do to improve the bad circulation in my feet?
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Dr. Lori Wagneranswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Exercise: Exercise programs have shown great improvement in symptoms and the ability to do more physically in patients with peripheral vascular disease (bad circulation).
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A 48-year-old member asked:
I've got really bad circulation in my feet. Is there anything i can do for the circulation?
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Dr. Michael McGlamryanswered
Podiatry 32 years experience
Peripheral Art. dis.: Good news!
peripheral arterial disease now has more treatment options than ever!
with advances in endovascular techniques, patients who previously were untreatable are now being treated with minimally invasive techniques. While some may still need open surgical procedures, there a many more options available to preserve the leg and improve function. Call your local hospital for a referral.
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Last updated Feb 12, 2013
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