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5. Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects the arteries that carry blood to the limbs. It most commonly affects the legs, but it can happen in the arms, too. PAD causes narrowing or blocking of the arteries, which prevents blood from passing through. Eventually, this leads to tissue damage and tissue death. Pain in the legs is a common symptom of PAD, but it can occur in the arms and armpit if the disease is in the upper limbs.

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