Dr. James Rathmell answers the question: 'Leg Pain Due To Poor Blood Flow?' — -- Question: How Do I Know That My Leg Pain Is Due To Poor Blood Flow (Claudication)? Answer: It can be very ...

Claudication is the pain you feel when your leg muscles don’t get enough blood while you exercise. It’s also known as intermittent claudication. It can be a serious health risk. If you have it in your ...

A 62 year-old man complained of pain in the back, buttocks and thighs after walking two blocks. The pain was relieved with sitting, but not standing. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: T2-weighted MRI of the ...

Claudication is muscular pain, cramping, or fatigue that typically occurs during exercise and goes away with rest. Claudication is primarily a symptom of conditions that reduce blood flow in the legs, ...

“Claudication is a condition that involves pain, cramping, or weakness in the muscles, usually in the legs, during physical activity. This discomfort is typically caused by insufficient blood flow to ...

Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower part of the back. This causes discomfort in the legs when standing or walking because of pressure on the spinal nerves. This ...

Intermittent claudication refers to an aching pain in your legs when you walk or exercise that goes away when you rest. The pain may affect your: calf hip thigh buttock arch of your foot One form of ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...