Individuals with may be asymptomatic for many years before developing symptoms such as . However, most patients that present with often seek medical help and treatment due to the condition causing pain and affecting their quality of life. Consequently, the prognosis of untreated and has not been well reported and is unknown. Based on the physiological cause of , it is projected that the symptoms of NC can worsen over time, with roughly one-third of patients showing signs of improvement with time. For patients that develop worse symptoms over time, severe consequences can occur. Over time, untreated and can lead to chronic pain and muscle weakness. In severe cases, caudea equina syndrome can develop, disrupting sensory and motor function in the lower body and bladder. Consequently, disability in the lower extremities may develop over time in individuals with untreated and . Whilst some patients may recover and improve their condition over time, without the help of medical treatment or interventions, this is only prevalent in individuals with light or very mild symptoms of . In most scenarios, the prognosis of can lead to potential disability, muscle weakness or constant pain in the lower body.
Neurogenic claudication
Intermittent claudication
Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome
Raynaud syndrome
Popliteal artery aneurysm
Jaw claudication
Proximal diabetic neuropathy
Chronic venous insufficiency