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Subscribe“Doctor, all of a sudden my shoes are too tight! I thought it was just a long day on my feet, but that was a week ago and my feet are still swollen.” This could be edema. Common factor such as sitting or standing to long, hot weather, too much salt, or hormone fluctuations all can [...]
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April 9, 2011
Peripheral Vascular Disease (Poor Circulation, or PVD)
What Is PVD? Does your leg hurt or becomes cramped while you walk or climb stairs? When you stop or rest, the pain goes away. But it comes back when you start to move again. This pain cycle is called intermittent claudication. It can be a sign of peripheral vascular disease, or PVD [...]