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Shiny dry skin on lower legs but not ankles or feet, calf pain i'm walking only if i'm carrying heavy things. peripheral artery disease?
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PAD 16 yo F: Very rare to be PAD at your age. Carry lighter things. Ask you Dr to feel the pulses in your feet.
Answered 12/2/2015
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