Description

Intermittent claudication is a condition characterized by muscle pain or cramping in the legs that occurs during physical activity, such as walking, and is relieved by rest. It is often caused by insufficient blood flow to the muscles due to narrowed arteries, a condition known as peripheral artery disease.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may describe symptoms in varied ways, including references to leg pain or cramps. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Common alternatives that may arise include 'claudicación' without the 'intermitente' qualifier, which should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient reported experiencing intermittent claudication during his daily walks.

ES: El paciente informó haber experimentado claudicación intermitente durante sus caminatas diarias.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing intermittent claudication with chronic pain; misinterpreting 'claudicación' as a general term for leg pain; failing to clarify the intermittent nature of the symptoms.