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Thromboangiitis obliterans is a disease that causes obstruction of the blood vessels of the hands and feet.
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Symptoms
Skin changes or ulcers on hands or feet; Hands or feet may be pale, red, or bluish; Hands or feet may feel cold. Note: ...
Causes
Thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease) is caused by vasculitis, which is an inflammation of blood vessels. Infl...
Tests
The hands or feet may show enlarged, red, tender blood vessels. Pulse may be decreased or absent in the affected extrem...
Treatments
There is no cure for thromboangiitis obliterans. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms. The patient must stop sm...
Complications
Gangrene (tissue death; Loss of circulation beyond the affected extremity; Amputation.
Prevention
Those with a history of Raynaud's disease or thromboangiitis obliterans should avoid all tobacco use.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate thromboangiitis obliterans is present, if symptoms worsen despite t...
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