Diseases and Conditions
Claudication
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Alternative medicine
Coping and support
Preparing for an appointment
Prevention
The best way to prevent claudication is to maintain a healthy lifestyle and control certain medical conditions. That means:
- Quit smoking if you're a smoker
- Exercise regularly
- Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet
- Maintain a healthy weight
- If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar in good control
- Keep cholesterol and blood pressure within normal values
