symptoms include abdominal pain after
eating (usually in the epigastric or periumbilical
region), nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Patients may develop “food fear”
and eventually become malnourished.
Independent functioning at home and
in the community hinges on the patient’s
ability to ambulate without assistance. Ultimately,
PAD can affect a patient’s ability
to continue living independently at home.