What is intermittent claudication experienced as?
Intermittent claudication is pain affecting the calf, and, less commonly the thigh and buttock, which is induced by exercise and relieved by rest. It occurs as a result of muscle ischemia during exercise caused by obstruction to aerial flow. Ref: Schwaz's Principles of Surgery, 9th Edition, Chapter 23 ; Physical Therapist's Clinical Companion By Springhouse Corporation, Page 73
Pain in the muscle at rest only
Pain in the muscle on first step
Pain in the muscle with exercise
Pain in the muscle at the end of exetion