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A 29-year-old female asked:

I get leg muscles pain if i do brisk walking. it is fine for normal walking and other activities. why?

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Dr. Alexios Apazidis
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery 19 years experience
Claudication: Do you experience these leg pain when going upstairs as well? It is possible that you have vascular claudication which is poor blood flow to the legs and is brought out by more brisk activity. A visit to an orthopedic surgeon or vascular surgeon would be recommended
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