A 67-year-old patient states that he recently began to have pain in his left calf when climbing the 10 stairs to his apartment.This pain is relieved by sitting for about 2 minutes;then he is able to resume his activities.This patient is most likely experiencing:
A)claudication.
B)sore muscles.
C)muscle cramps.
D)venous insufficiency.

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Intermittent claudication feels like a "cramp" and is usually relieved by rest within 2 minutes.

A 67-Year-Old Patient States That He Recently Began to Have