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Buerger's Disease Learning Center
Symptoms could include:
- Leg Pain
- Foot Pain
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Foot Ulcer
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Hand Pain
- Arm Pain
- Swollen Feet
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
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Hands or feet may be pale, red, or bluish; Hands or feet may feel cold; Pain in the hands and feet; Acute, severe; Burning or tingling; Often occurring at rest; Pain in the legs, ankles, or feet when walking (intermittent claudication) Often locat...
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The exact cause of Buerger's disease is not known. It is seen most often in young to middle-aged men (ages 20-40) who are heavy smokers of cigarettes. Cases of this disease in non-smokers are very rare, hence, cigarette smoking is considered a cau...
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Leg pain is a common symptom and complaint. For more specific information, see: Foot pain; Knee pain; Joint pain; Hip pain; Muscle pain; Shin splints.
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Pain or discomfort can be felt anywhere in the foot, including the heel, toes, arch, instep, sole, or ankles. See also: Ankle pain; Heel pain.
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Pain is an unpleasant sensation triggered in the nervous system that can range from mild discomfort to unbearable agony. Pain receptors located throughout the body send electrical impulses via the spinal cord to the brain.
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Painless swelling of the feet and ankles is a common problem, particularly among older people. Abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and legs is called peripheral edema.
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Raynaud's phenomenon is a condition in which cold temperatures or strong emotions cause blood vessel spasms that block blood flow to the fingers, toes, ears, and nose.
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Raynaud disease refers to a disorder in which the fingers or toes (digits) suddenly experience decreased blood circulation. It is characterized by repeated episodes of color changes of the skin of digits during cold exposure or emotional stress.
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