10 Symptoms That May Be Linked to Reduced Bl00d Flow From Blocked Arteries

in the legs during physical activity.

You may notice aching, cramping, heaviness, burning or fatigue in the calf, thigh, buttock or foot.

A particularly important clue is the pattern:

The discomfort appears while walking or climbing stairs and improves after you stop and rest.

This is known as intermittent claudication.

Of course, leg pain can also come from joints, muscles, nerves and many other causes, so this symptom alone doesn’t diagnose PAD.

One Foot Feels Colder Than the Other

Reduced arterial blood flow can sometimes cause one foot or lower