Arteriosclerosis Symptoms
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The symptoms of lower extremity arterial disease include:
- Claudication, cramping pains while walking, usually in the calf muscles but sometimes in the thighs. Claudication is the most common symptom of this condition.
- Pain in the feet and, as the disease progresses, in the toes while at rest.
- Coolness, numbness, or weakness of the legs and feet.
- Poor healing of wounds in the legs and feet.
- Ulcers of the feet and legs, which develop when the blood supply to tissue is cut off, and which can become gangrenous if untreated.
- Black discoloration of the toes or skin around the occluded artery.
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Risk factors for mesenteric artery disease include smoking - the number one risk factor for all cardiovascular diseases - a family history of atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, advanced age, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle.
With mesenteric artery disease, patients can experience weight loss and severe abdominal pain when they eat.
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Mild arteriosclerosis obliterans may cause few symptoms or no symptoms at all. The most common symptom of arteriosclerosis obliterans is intermittent claudication. The term "intermittent claudication" refers to pain and muscle cramps that occur in the legs when walking or performing other physical activity. This pain and cramping can occur anywhere in the legs, depending on the location of the narrow, or blocked, artery. It usually happens in the calves. The pain of intermittent claudication can be mild to excruciating, but usually goes away after about 5-10 minutes of rest.
Other symptoms of arteriosclerosis obliterans include feelings of cold in one or both legs, feelings of weakness or numbness in one or both legs, and non-healing sores on the legs or feet. The skin of your legs may look shiny or change color, the pulse in your legs and feet may weaken or stop altogether, your toenails and leg hair may grow more slowly, and, if you are a man, you may suffer erectile dysfunction.
Severe symptoms include pain in legs from the weight of clothes or sheets and that increases when the leg is elevated.
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Arteriolosclerosis is a serious health condition that can go undiagnosed because its symptoms do not appear until blood vessels are more than 70 percent clogged. When an organ does not get the oxygen it needs due to a blocked arteriole, a person may experience pain or a cramp near the part of the body that is affected. For example, if the heart is not getting enough oxygen and nutrients, the person would experience chest pain. If the kidney is not getting what it needs because of a blocked arteriole, the person would experience high blood pressure. Because arteriolosclerosis is a medical condition that progresses slowly, there may not be any tangible symptoms until an organ may be in danger of not getting the nutrients and oxygen it needs.
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You should talk to your doctor if you think you have arteriosclerosis obliterans. Arteriosclerosis obliterans can have serious consequences, including blood clots, coronary artery disease, embolism, and gangrene. Arteriosclerosis obliterans can make exercising, walking, and even wearing clothes on the legs very painful. It is usually a symptom of atherosclerosis, a hardening of the major arteries of the heart and body. Without treatment, you could have a heart attack or a stroke.
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Arteriolosclerosis can be serious if left untreated. It is important to discuss any chest pain, symptoms of high blood pressure, and pain or numbness in the arms or legs with your doctor. Getting in to see the physician for a series of diagnostic tests and a comprehensive examination will identify the condition. Once diagnosed, arteriolosclerosis can be treated and kept from getting more serious
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See a doctor about arteriosclerosis obliterans if you have
- Muscle pain or cramps in your legs, especially if the pain does not go away with rest
- Chest pains to go along with your leg pains
- One leg that seems cool to the touch, paler than usual, or bluish in color
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness in one or both legs
- A swollen, inflamed, or hot leg
- Pain that increases when the leg is elevated
- Pain in the leg from the weight of clothes or bed sheets
- Sores or ulcers on your legs and feet that do not heal
If you have any of these symptoms accompanied by fever or general malaise, see a doctor.
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Medial calcific sclerosis does not usually produce any noticeable symptoms. Physicians may see the build-up on x-rays or may check for the problem because of the presence of risk factors, such as diabetes. If the ankle-brachial index or ABI (blood pressure reading taken at the ankle) is above 1.2, this also suggests calcification may be occurring.
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Medial calcific sclerosis usually does not require medical attention. However, it can be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. If you are at risk for developing the condition, talk to your doctor about taking x-rays to see if calcification has begun to develop in your arteries.
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Medial calcific sclerosis does not affect men and women differently. However, men are at greater risk of developing the condition than women.
