Is intermittent claudication an inevitable consequence of aging?
No, intermittent claudication is not an inevitable consequence of aging. People often mistake intermittent claudication as just a part of growing older because the symptoms are slow in onset and often are not fully manifested until after the age of 55. However, intermittent claudication does not happen to all older people, only to those with peripheral arterial disease. Because many people mistakenly attribute their intermittent claudication leg pain to their age, they do not seek medical help for this debilitating condition. In fact, it has been estimated that nearly 75% of people suffering from intermittent claudication do not seek medical help. If you experience intermittent claudication, regardless of your age, please ask your doctor about it. There are treatments available that may help you walk more easily.
