What is popliteal artery entrapment syndrome?
Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome is a rare vascular condition in which the muscles and tendons of the leg compress the popliteal artery. The reduced blood flow through the artery can cause cramping and pain during exercise. Surgery may be required to relieve compression.
How do members experience popliteal artery entrapment syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with popliteal artery entrapment syndrome*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for popliteal artery entrapment syndrome*
Who has popliteal artery entrapment syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 6 |