How your vascular specialists in King of Prussia, Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, Pocono, and Jim Thorpe, PA, can help with black toe
When you have vascular disease, it can cause impaired blood supply to vital organs and extremities, including your toes. This lack of blood supply can cause soft tissue to die and turn red, blue, and eventually, black. You can develop a condition known as black toe.
The vascular specialists at Pennsylvania Vascular Institute provide a wide range of vascular services, including treatment of black toe. They have several convenient office locations in King of Prussia, Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, Pocono, and Jim Thorpe, PA, to help you.
One type of vascular disease, known as peripheral artery disease or PAD, affects arteries which supply blood to your extremities. PAD can affect your arms, hands, legs, and feet, including your toes.
You may have peripheral artery disease if you experience:
- Pain or cramping in your legs or buttocks
- Fatigue in your legs or buttocks
- Numbness in your legs or feet
- Your legs or feet feeling cooler than other areas of your body
- Having sores on your feet or legs that don’t heal
- Having low blood pressure in your legs and feet
There are several lifestyle modifications you can make to help prevent peripheral artery disease, including:
- Not smoking or drinking excessive alcohol
- Increasing activity and exercise to boost blood flow
- Maintaining a healthy weight to reduce arterial stress
- Maintaining a normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- Eating a diet low in fat and rich in fruits and vegetables
If you are experiencing any of the signs and symptoms of peripheral artery disease, you need to seek out the expertise of a vascular specialist. Professional treatments for PAD include:
- Medication to reduce cholesterol levels
- Medication to dilate arterial and vascular walls
- Catheterization to identify and remove arterial and vascular blockages
- Surgical treatment for severe cases of vascular disease
To learn more about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of peripheral artery disease and black toe, call the vascular specialists at Pennsylvania Vascular Institute. You can reach them at any of their locations in King of Prussia, Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, Pocono, and Jim Thorpe, PA, by calling (800) 296-9294, so call now.