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You get claudication in the Buerger's disease. That means there is pain in the calf muscles. This happens due to less blood supply to the muscles. As you walk, more blood is required to meet the increased oxygen demand. This can not be supplied by the narrowed blood vessels.The muscles get ischemia. Here the medium sized arteries are involved. Almost always the patient is chronic smoker.
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Lameness or limping?
claudication
What is neurological claudication?
Neurological claudication is a symptom of lumbar spinal stenosis. It is basically inflammation of the nerves in the spinal cord.
Claudication might more simply be called?
Claudication is the medical term for limping. It is used when describing an abnormal gait to do pain, discomfort, or tiredness.
What are the causes of intermittent claudication?
A healthy lifestyle is the best method for preventing intermittent claudication. Cigarette smokers should quit smoking. Regular exercise and a healthy diet help reduce the risk of this condition. If necessary, people should.
Which term means lameness or limping?
claudication
What does nivts mean its a test the do to determine if you have claudication?
nivts
What is the process of lameness or limping?
Claudication, which means "limping" in Latin, is when limping occurs due to pain or a physical impairment. The sensations of claudication are felt in the leg or buttock regions.
Does Burgers disease cause gangrene?
Yes. Quote from the Related Link: "Clinical Presentation : varies with the stage of the disease. The patients may present with foot claudication and later with calf claudication. Gangrene and ulceration may follow the above symptoms, but many times they may occur without previous history of claudication." Definition of claudication: pain or fatigue in arms and legs due to poor supply of oxygen to the muscles.
What is cramp pain in the calf muscles that is relieved by rest?
intermittent claudication
Cramp like pains in calves of legs caused by poor circulation?
claudication
Pain in the leg muscles that occurs during leg exercises?
intermittent claudication
What are the symptoms of PAD in the lower aorta?
Gradual narrowing causes intermittent claudication affecting the buttocks and thighs. Men may become impotent. Sudden blockage will cause both legs to become painful, pale, and cold.
