Question 1

what is intermittent claudication?

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Leg pain: It is leg pain that occurs with walking, and relieved by rest. It is intermittent in that rest alleviates the discomfort. If is due to poor circulation to the leg muscles. This distinguishes intermittent claudication from neurogenic claudication (from narrowing around the nerves in the low back, that is stenosis).

Question 2

what does  intermittent claudication mean?

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Doesnt happen every: Intermittent means it doesnt occur every time but from time to time. Claudication is caused by an imbalance of suply and demand to the extremities.Lthis causes pain. It may not occur every time as it depends on workload, duration, and collaterals.

Question 3

might someone have intermittent claudication?

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PAD: Intermittent claudication is calf pain that comes on when you walk.  Many people have it.  Ask your doctor to check you pulses.

Question 4

how would you treat intermittent claudication?

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Walking program: Smoking cessation is #1 step.  Then a regimented walking program.  Arterial doppler with abis is useful to determine how much circulation is impaired.

Question 5

what are the tests for intermittent claudication?

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ABI/PVR: The easiest test is an ankle brachial index which is a comparison between the arm pressure and the calf or ankle pressure. Values in the range of 0.9-1.0 are usually normal. Patients that claudicate usually have values less than that. Please see a vascular specialist.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of intermittent claudication?

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Pain in leg: When a muscle group does not receive enough blood flow and oxygen due to a blockage in the circulation, that muscle group will release Lactic Acid which is the cause of the pain. Rest will stop the pain and resuming physical activity will recreate the pain in a very consistent fashion.

Question 7

could you explain what is an intermittent claudication?

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Pain in legs: Intermittent claudication refers to impairment in walking, or pain, discomfort or tiredness in the legs that occurs during walking and is relieved by rest. There are 2 types of claudication, 1) vascular claudication usually caused by lack of blood supply to the affected limbs. Secondly, there is 2) neurogenic claudication caused by nerve root compression or stenosis of the spinal canal.

Question 8

what is intermittent claudication, and what can reverse it?

Accepted Answer

Leg pain: It is leg pain that occurs with walking, and relieved by rest. It is intermittent in that rest alleviates the discomfort. If is due to poor circulation to the leg muscles. This distinguishes intermittent claudication from neurogenic claudication (from narrowing around the nerves in the low back, that is stenosis).

Question 9

how to cure intermittent claudication and get active again?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on where the blockages are and how severe. Sometimes medical therapy and a walking program are effective. Smoking cessation is an absolute requirement. Angioplasty/stenting  may be indicated and even surgery. See your doctor asap. Claudication is often a marker of coronary artery disease as well.

Question 10

please tell me if it is possible to have intermittent claudication?

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Pain in Legs: Intermittent claudication refers to impairment in walking, or pain, discomfort or tiredness in the legs that occurs during walking and is relieved by rest. There  are 2 types of claudication, 1) vascular claudication usually caused by lack of blood supply to the affected limbs.  Secondly, there is 2) neurogenic claudication caused by nerve root compression or stenosis of the spinal canal.

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