Buerger's Disease : Symptoms
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Symptoms could include:
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Foot Ulcer
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Hand Pain
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Skin changes or ulcers on hands or feet; Hands or feet may be pale, red, or bluish; Hands or feet may feel cold. Note: Symptoms may worsen with exposure to cold or with emotional stress. Usually, two or more limbs are affected.
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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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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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Pain or discomfort can be felt anywhere in the foot, including the heel, toes, arch, instep, sole, or ankles. See also ankle pain and heel pain .
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Detailed information on foot pain and the most common types of foot problems, including heel spurs, corns, bunions, Morton's neuroma, hammertoes, ankle sprain, and foot fractures
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Foot pain may develop for a number of reasons--fracture and infection are among the most serious while sprains and arthritis are among the most common.
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Detailed information on hand pain and the most common types of hand problems
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If your hands ache, tingle, or throb, this report can help you find relief. Covers many common and uncommon hand conditions and provides solutions including exercise, medications, surgeries, and more.
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Hand pain may develop for a number of reasons -- fracture and infection are among the most serious while sprains and strains are among the most common.
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Leg pain is a common symptom and complaint. For more specific topics, see foot pain , hip pain , knee pain , muscle pain , joint pain , shin splints , and blockage of leg arteries.
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The symptoms in your back or leg may be due to pressure on a nerve. This pressure may be caused by a damaged disk or by abnormal bone growth. Either way, you may feel pain, burning, tingling, or numbness. If you have pressure on a nerve that connects to the sciatic nerve, pain may shoot down your leg.
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In Raynaud's phenomenon, exposure to the cold or strong emotions trigger blood vessel spasms that result in interruption of blood flow to the fingers, toes, ears, and nose. Raynaud's phenomenon can occur without any other associated symptoms or disease.
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Detailed information on Raynaud's phenomenon, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on Raynaud's phenomenon, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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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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Abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and legs is called peripheral edema.
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