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Know What Is Claudication, A Common Leg Cramp That Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction, Deadly Heart Attack

Intermittent claudication is a severe muscle pain that happens when you stop when you rest. Being a symptom of blood flow problems like peripheral artery disease, claudication can get worse over time and lead to serious health problems and complications including erectile dysfunction in men and heart attack. Read on to know how you can avoid this.

Authored by: Ashima Sharda Mahindra

Updated Jun 9, 2023 | 12:45 PM IST

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Mostly, the pain happens after you take a brisk walk or keep changing the pace and speed

New Delhi: Claudication refers to extreme pain and discomfort caused by little blood flow in the muscles after you exercise. Mostly, the pain happens after you take a brisk walk or keep changing the pace and speed. The condition is also known as intermittent claudication as the pain happens in intervals and is not constant.

According to health experts, if not diagnosed and cured well in time, claudication worsens, leading to peripheral artery disease, a sign of a buildup of fatty deposits1 in the arteries. "Not many are aware that just like the narrowing of coronary arteries of the heart causes heart attack, a similar type of blockage in the arteries elsewhere in the body like lower limbs may cause serious heart illnesses and stroke, claudication is one such condition," said

It is a deadly ailment, which can cause:

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Coldness in the legs and feet
Numbness and no sensation
Weak pulse in the legs
Painful cramps
Shiny skin
Change of colour on the legs
Slow or no growth of toenails
Sores on the toes, feet, or legs that take a long time to heal
Erectile dysfunction
Hair loss

What causes claudication?

According to John Hopkins Medicine, claudication usually happens in people over the age of 50, due to a build-up of plaque, fatty cholesterol, and calcium deposit in the blood.

This build-up can also eventually affect your heart arteries and lead to a damaging heart attack2.

Who is at risk for claudication?

Doctors say people who are likely to face claudication, and peripheral artery disease include:

People who are regular smokers
Those affected by diabetes
Those who are overweight and obese
People who do not live a very active lifestyle
Those who suffer from high cholesterol levels
People with high blood pressure levels
Those who have a family history of atherosclerosis

How do get an initial diagnosis of claudication treated naturally?

A few things to limit the experience of intermittent claudication and reduce the severity of the pain include:

Regular exercise

Doctors recommend simple exercises, including walking that can help intermittent claudication. It keeps you active along with keeping your weight in control.

Eat a healthy diet

Eating a healthy diet, comprising seasonal fruits and vegetables can improve your symptoms of high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Quit smoking

This includes cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, and smokeless tobacco products

Manage your mental health

Your mental health can have a big impact on all parts of your body, especially your heart and circulatory systems.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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