Ask the doctor: Poor circulation in the legs
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH
Noninvasive tests that measure blood pressure and blood flow in the thighs and the ankles can help determine whether there are blocked arteries that are causing leg pain or leg fatigue with walking. Sometimes these tests need to be performed before and after exercise—a sort of stress test for the legs.
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