💡 Secret insight:
PAD can develop quietly for years before symptoms appear.
If you feel tingling combined with coldness or color changes, that’s your cue to get checked — not later, but soon.
5. Small Cuts or Sores That Heal Slowly
💡 Secret prevention tip: After showering, inspect your feet carefully under good light — especially the sides and between the toes. Many people discover slow-healing wounds only when they’ve already worsened.
6. Cramping or Pain When Walking
If your calves or feet ache after walking but feel better when you rest, that’s called intermittent claudication — and it’s one of the clearest signs that blood flow to your legs is restricted.
It’s easy to mistake for muscle soreness, but it’s actually your body saying:
“Hey, I’m not getting enough oxygen down here.”
Secret self-test: Try walking up a small incline or a few flights of stairs. If your legs ache or feel heavy but recover quickly after rest, it’s worth mentioning to your doctor.
