Leg Pain with Exercise

Pain or cramping in the legs that occurs with exercise and improves with rest, which can be a sign of peripheral artery disease.

What is Leg Pain with Exercise?

Leg Pain with Exercise is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.

If you have Leg Pain with Exercise that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.

Possible conditions associated with Leg Pain with Exercise

The following conditions have been associated with Leg Pain with Exercise. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.

Peripheral Artery Disease

Narrowing of the arteries in the limbs, usually the legs, causing cramping with walking and poor wound healing.

Related symptoms

Cold FeetLeg Cramping with WalkingPoor Wound HealingWeak Foot Pulses

When to seek medical care

Seek urgent care if Leg Pain with Exercise is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.