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Thromboangiitis obliterans is a rare disease in which blood vessels of the hands and feet become obstructed.Thromboangiitis obliterans(Buerger''s disease) is caused by vasculitis(inflammation of the blood vessels).The b... |
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Symptoms
Hands or feet may be pale, red, or bluishHands or feet may feel coldPain in the hands and feet Acute, severeBurning...
Causes
Thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease) is caused by vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels). The blood...
Tests
The hands or feet may show enlarged, red, tender blood vessels. The pulse in the affected hands or feet may be low o...
Treatments
There is no cure for thromboangiitis obliterans. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms.To prevent 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 you have symptoms of thromboangiitis obliterans, if you have thromboangiitis oblite...
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