My husband has been unable to walk a long stretch without a stop for some time. He says his legs hurt and he needs to get some rest. What could it be caused by? ~ Jadzia55
The reported symptoms describe the husband’s intermittent claudication in the lower limbs. It is related to the obstruction of arterial vessels, most often caused by the atherosclerotic process. Assessment of the ankle / brachial index (measuring the systolic pressure at the shoulder versus the ankle systolic pressure) enables the diagnosis to be made. Supportive examinations include Doppler ultrasound and arteriography.
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