Calf Muscle Pain Causes, Treatments and More
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8. Treating Peripheral Artery Disease
Lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking and exercising, may help prevent and manage PAD. People may also need to take medications that help lower blood pressure, cholesterol levels and blood sugar.
An angioplasty may be necessary to widen narrowed arteries, and bypass surgery may be required to redirect blood flow around a blocked artery. Existing clots may be dissolved using an injected medication. A supervised exercise program may help the body utilize oxygen more efficiently and reduce leg pain.8‘Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 14 Jan. 2021, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-artery-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350563.
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