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If you have leg claudication, will you eventually have something similar in your arms?

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Not likely: Blockages of arteries to the arms are possible but much less likely to occur than blockages in the legs. In addition, the blockages in the arms are a lot less likely to cause symptoms.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Typically not: Claudication most commonly affects the legs. Occlusive disease can develop in the arms but symptoms are much less common. If exertional pain is noted in the arms, evaluation by a vascular surgeon may be warranted.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Arms: claudication, a symptom of pad does not usually affect the upper extremities.

Answered 3/9/2017

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