Claudication is muscle pain during exercise due to insufficient blood flow. Pain typically occurs in legs after walking at specific pace and duration. Pain is intermittent, starting during exercise and ending with rest. Advanced stages may include numbness, skin discoloration, and non-healing wounds
Lactic acidosis can cause death, hypothermia, and bradyarrhythmias. Risk increases with renal/hepatic impairment and age over 65. Symptoms include malaise, myalgia, respiratory distress, and somnolence
Body aches, chest tightness, and chills are common. Cough, difficulty breathing, and ear congestion occur frequently. Headache, muscle aches, and sore throat are common. Stomach discomfort and nausea are common
Trapezius muscle forms trapezoid shape from head to middle back. Divided into upper, middle, and lower trapezius areas. Innervated by spinal accessory nerve (CN XI) from brain stem
Created by French pharmacist Jules Bengué as Ben-Gay. Named after Richardson's brother-in-law Joshua Vick. First sold in 1905 by Richardson-Vicks, now owned by Procter & Gamble. Manufactured in India and Mexico, sold as Wick VapoRub in German-speaking countries
MPS causes chronic pain in multiple trigger points and fascial constrictions. Symptoms include focal tenderness, pain upon palpation, and limited range of motion. Pain is steady, aching, and deep, ranging from mild to excruciating. Physical exam reveals palpable trigger points and taut bands