A circulatory disease characterized by coldness, numbness, and tingling in the feet. Phlebitis. is common is most prevalent in smokers, although the specific cause of the disease is unknown.
Disease of unknown cause, affecting primarily men who are heavy tobacco users, in which arteries, most often in the legs and feet, become inflamed and occluded, causing burning, numbness, tingling, and, if inadequate blood supply continues, phlebitis, tissue damage and possibly gangrene; also called thromboangiitis obliterans.
A severe form of inflammation and obstruction of the blood vessels in the extremities, usually the feet and less often the hands; also known as thromboangiitis obliterans. Normal blood flow is restricted or blocked, causing severe pain or a burning sensation, particularly in the arch of the foot, and eventually destroying the tissues. Pain worsens with exercise, and the hands or feet may look pale or blue and feel cold to the touch. The superficial blood vessels may appear red and inflamed. Infection and gangrene often result, necessitating amputation.
An inflammatory condition affecting the arteries, especially in the legs, of young and middle-aged men who smoke cigarettes. Intermittent claudication (pain due to reduced blood supply) and gangrene of the limbs may develop. Coronary thrombosis may occur and venous thrombosis is common. The treatment is similar to that of atheroma but cessation of smoking is essential to prevent progression of the disease.
A condition characterized by recurrent inflammation and obstruction of the blood vessels in the extremities. This affliction primarily affects males under the age of 40 who engage in smoking, and in severe cases, surgical removal of the hand or foot may be necessary.
Buerger’s disease, also referred to as thromboangiitis obliterans, is a rare disorder characterized by severe inflammation of the nerves, arteries, and veins primarily in the legs, and occasionally in the arms. This condition results in the restricted blood supply to the toes and fingers, eventually leading to tissue death known as gangrene. Buerger’s disease predominantly affects men under the age of 45, particularly those who engage in heavy smoking.
A condition of uncertain origin, marked by sudden inflammation and clot formation, impacting both arteries and veins, primarily in the lower leg. This disorder is primarily observed in young to middle-aged men and is almost exclusively associated with heavy tobacco use. It is also known as thromboangiitis obliterans.