There are lots of different things that patients think are causes of sciatica and it’s the role of the health care professional to explain when it is sciatica, what it is, what it is not and what you can do about it
In this episode, Rob discusses vascular claudication, a less common cause of leg pain but due to its risk factors, it's one that healthcare professionals stay alert to. He  shares the diagnosis of intermittent vascular claudication with a patient and explains the crucial indicators that led to the diagnosis along with the treatment
 
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Intermittent pain in both legs can have several causes
Intermittent peripheral arterial disease is to do with the blood supply. When you are walking muscles in the legs require more blood supply and can't get it
Patients often describe a cramping or burning sensation in the thighs
Vascular risk factors including smoking, weight, diabetes and age increase the likelihood of intermittent peripheral arterial disease
What he told us about the pain was crucial in making a clinical decision. The type and duration of the pain was an important indicator
High blood pressure raises the likelihood of it being vascular
A significant reduction in blood flow in the legs will be an indicator of a vascular issue
Patients with vascular claudication have a much higher risk factor for an acute vascular episode

 
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