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By Mayo Clinic staffIt strikes when you walk — a distinct pain or cramping in your calf. You stop for a few minutes, and the pain goes away. You continue on, and the pain comes back.
Your leg pain may be claudication. Claudication is most often a symptom of peripheral arterial disease, a potentially serious but treatable circulation problem. Fortunately, with treatment, you may be able to maintain an active lifestyle without pain.
