Treatment depends on the severity of the case, with Erben warning that untreated PAD can cause open sores ... an eye on leg pain, cramps or calf tightness. “I have seen it with my patients ...

I've also started wearing them on planes and during hot, humid days to prevent swelling in my feet and ankles ... compression socks will make your sore legs and swollen ankles oh-so-happy ...

In the worst cases, PAD can progress to open sores that do not heal ... and increased blood flow to the legs," Dr. Erben ...