What to Do When Leg Pain Persists Despite Conservative Treatment

It is time to explore other options.

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Leg pain and cramping from blocked arteries in the legs may improve with medications and PAD rehab therapy. If these conservative measures fail, balloon angioplasty or bypass surgery may bring relief.

Diseased arteries in the legs and feet—a condition known as peripheral arterial disease (PAD)—causes leg pain and cramping when walking that forces the person to stop and rest.

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