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PAD and Peripheral Neuropathy: How Circulation and Nerve Damage Threaten Your Foot Health

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Peripheral Neuropathy are two serious conditions that often affect the feet, especially in people with diabetes or advancing age. PAD reduces blood flow to the lower limbs, causing cold feet, pain, and slow-healing wounds, while neuropathy damages nerves, leading to numbness, tingling, and loss of sensation. This article explains how these conditions differ, how they overlap, early warning signs to watch for, and practical steps—medical, podiatric, and lifestyle-based—to protect your feet and prevent complications like ulcers and amputation.

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