If these symptoms are persistent, observe what makes the pain worse, what activity makes your pain better. This may be the first sign of a circulation or nerve problem. Roughly 3 million people deal these symptoms, most of them over the age of 55. Unfortunately, it鈥檚 estimated that almost 75% of those people fail to get medical help, often because they don鈥檛 realize that treatment for such leg cramps is available. This isn鈥檛 something you just have to live with.
So if you鈥檙e dealing with leg cramps, don鈥檛 just assume it鈥檚 because of old age. Come visit us at Bay Area Foot Care for a full check-up and diagnosis, and treatments that may help you walk farther without leg pain.
Roughly 3 million people deal with IC, most of them over the age of 55. Unfortunately, it鈥檚 estimated that almost 75% of those people fail to get medical help, often because they don鈥檛 realize that treatment for such leg cramps is available. This isn鈥檛 something you just have to live with.
The symptoms of IC may be felt in the calves, thighs, or buttocks, usually as aches, cramps, heaviness, tightness, or numbness. You might feel the sensations in only one leg or in both, and they may occur during walking or exercising. Usually, IC symptoms will fade within minutes of coming to rest.
If you鈥檙e experiencing symptoms that sound like IC, it鈥檚 important to consult with a physician. IC can be a symptom of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), also known as 鈥渉ardening of the arteries鈥� or atherosclerosis of the legs. This condition occurs when arteries in the legs (or other areas) become clogged with fatty deposits, and is estimated to affect about 10% of people over the age of 55. People suffering from PAD can have the condition affect other parts of their body, including the heart or brain, where it can become a serious health problem that can lead to heart attack or stroke if left untreated.
So if you鈥檙e dealing with leg cramps, don鈥檛 just assume it鈥檚 because of old age. Come visit us at Bay Area Foot Care for a full check-up and diagnosis, and treatments that may help you walk farther without leg pain.
