Claudication

Pain caused by peripheral artery disease, the hardening of the arteries from accumulation of cholesterol plaques in the inner lining of the arteries. This is common in the legs.

 When exercising (or walking) the muscles in the legs need more blood flow to increase oxygen to the cells. Blockages of these arteries cause low blood flow to the muscles in the legs, so the muscles of the legs can ache and burn as a result of inadequate oxygen.

Symptoms
 Leg pain, high BP, reduced pedal pulses, lower limb pallor, smoking