2. Symptoms
The most common symptom of claudication is cramping in the lower leg during exercise, which improves during rest unless the condition is severe. This pain is often dull, although some experience throbbing or burning. Occasionally, pain can reach the thighs and buttocks, as well. Although far less common, some individuals also experience pain in their arms. Because limited blood flow causes claudication, the toes may develop a blue tinge; sores, ulcers, and discoloration can also develop on the skin.
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