Guide Note: Claudication is the cramp like pain in the legs that is caused by poor circulation of the blood. It is associated with many diseases like Restless Leg Syndrome , Peripheral Artery Disease and Atherosclerosis.

Fast Facts:

Pain usually starts after walking
Felt in the calf or thigh
Pain stops after rest
Can also affect the spine and the jaw
Main Cause is blocked arteries
Risk factors: High blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking and age
Important to stop smoking
Also treated with exercise
Surgical treatment may be necessary if left untreated

Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Claudication, please consult your doctor.

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Claudication

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MayoClinic.com: Claudication
Wikipedia: Claudication
Familydoctor.org: Arterial Disease and Claudication
MedlinePlus: Claudication
VascularWeb: Claudication
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC): Claudication
MedicineNet.com: Claudication

Claudication News

Google News: Claudication
Daytona Beach News: Leg Pain May Be One of Two Conditions (March 3, 2008)
ABC News: How Do I Know That My Leg Pain Is Due To Poor Blood Flow.. (December 31, 2007)
FoxNews.com: Clogged Leg Arteries More Common in Blacks (October 25, 2005)
ScienceDaily: Cholesterol Drug Increases Pain-free Walking Distance (September 2, 2003)
The New York Times: Circulation Drug Is Approved (January 17, 1999)

Claudication Facts

MedlinePlus: Claudication Definition
UC Davis Vascular Center: Claudication
PENN State: Claudication

Claudication Causes, Symptoms and Complications

MayoClinic.com: Claudication Causes | Symptoms | Complications
MedlinePlus: Claudication Causes
Wikipedia: Claudication Symptoms and Signs

Claudication Treatment Options

MayoClinic.com: Claudication Treatment
Familydoctor.org: Claudication Treatment
Wikipedia: Claudication Treatment

Claudication Holistic and Alternative Treatment

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM):Ginkgo
MayoClinic.com: Alterative Treatments
MedlinePlus: Claudication Home Care
MotherNature.com: Intermittent Claudication | Improving Circulation

Claudication Prevention

MayoClinic.com: Claudication Self-Care
Peace Health: Claudication Prevention

Claudication Scientific and Medical Journal Articles

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Search: Claudication
PubMed Central Search: Claudication
BMJ Journals: Intermittent Claudication (November 11, 2006)
The New England Journal of Medicine: Exercise Training for Claudication (December 12, 2002)

Claudication Clinical Trials

CenterWatch: Claudication Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov: Claudication Clinical Trials

Claudication Support Groups, Discussion and Blogs

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Arteriosclerosis | Leg Cramps | Limping | Buerger’s Disease | Peripheral Artery Disease | Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)

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