Editing Claudication (section)

=== Intermittent vascular ===
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Intermittent vascular (or arterial) claudication (Latin: ''claudicatio intermittens'') most often refers to cramping pains in the buttock or leg muscles, especially the calves. It is caused by poor [[circulatory system|circulation]] of the blood to the affected area, called [[Peripheral artery disease|peripheral arterial disease]]. The poor blood flow is often a result of [[Atherosclerosis|atherosclerotic blockages]] more [[Anatomical terms of location#Proximal and distal|proximal]] to the affected area;<ref name=PMID17413176>{{cite journal |vauthors=Simon RW, Simon-Schulthess A, Simon-Schulthess A, Amann-Vesti BR |title=Intermittent claudication |journal=BMJ |volume=334 |issue=7596 |pages=746 |date=April 2007 |pmid=17413176 |pmc=1847882 |doi=10.1136/bmj.39036.624306.68}}</ref> individuals with intermittent claudication may have [[Diabetes mellitus|diabetes]] — often undiagnosed.<ref name=PMID12637405>{{cite journal |vauthors=Burns P, Gough S, Bradbury AW |title=Management of peripheral arterial disease in primary care |journal=BMJ |volume=326 |issue=7389 |pages=584–8 |date=March 2003 |pmid=12637405 |pmc=1125476 |doi=10.1136/bmj.326.7389.584}}</ref> Another cause, or exacerbating factor, is [[Sitting disease|excessive sitting]] (several hours), especially in the absence of reasonable breaks, along with a general lack of walking or other exercise that stimulates the legs.{{citation needed|date=February 2021}}