leg to feel noticeably colder than the other.
The NHLBI lists a colder foot among possible PAD symptoms.
A persistent difference — especially alongside pain, numbness, skin changes or poorly healing wounds — deserves medical attention.
Changes in the Color of Your Foot or Leg
Reduced circulation can sometimes affect skin appearance.
A foot or leg affected by PAD may appear paler, discolored or bluish.
Skin-color changes have many possible causes, however, so they shouldn’t automatically be attributed to blocked arteries.
Wounds on Your Feet That Heal Very Slowly
A small cut
