Ask about your cold toes or feet

Restricted blood flow from peripheral artery diseasePeripheral artery disease (PAD) is a disease in which plaque builds up in the arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, fibrous tissue, and other substances in the blood. (PADPeripheral Artery Disease, a potentially life threatening disease where plaque, like calcium, builds up along blood vessel walls, narrowing the arteries and reducing blood flow to the legs and feet.) can cause your feet or toes to feel colder than the rest of your body. Don’t ignore or neglect this symptom.

You might think having cold toes or feet is due to “poor circulation” or it’s a normal part of getting older. It could indicate PAD. Learn about other symptoms of PAD by reading further on this website.