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Leg pain when walking

Cramping, aching or fatigue in the calf, thigh or buttock that comes on with walking and eases with rest can be a sign of reduced blood flow to the legs. These are the vascular conditions most often responsible.

Possible related conditions

These are the vascular conditions most often associated with this symptom. This is general information, not a diagnosis.

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) occurs when the arteries supplying the legs become narrowed or blocked.

Acute Limb Ischaemia

Acute limb ischaemia is a sudden and severe reduction in blood flow to an arm or leg.

Related treatments

Angioplasty & Stenting

Angioplasty and stenting are minimally invasive endovascular procedures that improve blood flow through narrowed or blocked arteries and veins.

Bypass Surgery

Vascular bypass surgery creates a new route for blood around a blocked or severely narrowed artery.

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This information is general in nature and does not replace a consultation. In an emergency call Triple Zero (000).