Claudication
Here we talk about claudication pain, causes, symptoms, and more.
WHAT IS CLAUDICATION?
Claudication is pain caused by limited blood flow to the limbs. This condition usually pertains to the blood vessels in the legs. Claudication pain is typically felt in the calf or calves when walking and goes away when you stop. This pain can also be felt in the hips or buttocks but is less common. At the initial onset of claudication you may only really notice the pain when exercising or engaging in activity. However, claudication can worsen over time. Some patients report that they experience calf pain while doing something as routine as walking to their mailbox.
IS CLAUDICATION A DISEASE?
Claudication is not thought of as a disease, per se. Rather, claudication is often symptomatic of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) which is a very serious condition.
When the arteries responsible for supplying blood to the arms and legs become narrow we call it atherosclerosis, which is a type of PAD. Atherosclerosis occurs when arteries thicken and stiffen up from excessive plaque buildup on the inside of the arterial walls. Claudication pain can accompany and/or be exacerbated by the progression of atherosclerosis.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE CLAUDICATION PAIN
If you experience claudication pain do NOT wait for the pain to subside. This kind of pain does not go away on its own. Claudication is often the first symptom of a more serious problem.
The only way to be certain of the cause for your pain is by getting comprehensively evaluated by a vascular surgeon. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Tahara today and be evaluated by this region’s most experienced vascular physician.
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