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  2. Peripheral vascular examination - Wikipedia

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    Temperature – cool suggest poor circulation, sides should be compared; Pitting edema – should be tested for in dependent locations – dorsum of foot, if present then on the shins. If the patient has been in bed for a longer period of time one should check the sacrum. Capillary refill – should be less than 3 seconds.

  3. Thromboangiitis obliterans - Wikipedia

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    There is a recurrent acute and chronic inflammation and thrombosis of arteries and veins of the hands and feet. The main symptom is pain in the affected areas, at rest and while walking (claudication). [1] The impaired circulation increases sensitivity to cold. Peripheral pulses are diminished or absent. There are color changes in the extremities.

  4. Raynaud syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Typically the fingers, and, less commonly, the toes, are involved. [1] Rarely, the nose, ears, nipples, or lips are affected. [1] The episodes classically result in the affected part turning white and then blue. [2] Often, numbness or pain occurs. [2] As blood flow returns, the area turns red and burns. [2]

  5. Peripheral artery disease - Wikipedia

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    The illustration shows how PAD can affect arteries in the legs. Figure A shows a normal artery with normal blood flow. The inset image shows a cross-section of the normal artery. Figure B shows an artery with plaque buildup that is partially blocking blood flow. The inset image shows a cross-section of the narrowed artery.

  6. Callus - Wikipedia

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    Since repeated contact is required, calluses are most often found on the feet and hands, but they may occur anywhere on the skin. Some degree of callus, such as on the bottom of the foot, is normal. [1] Calluses are generally not harmful and help prevent blisters, as well as offering protection. [2]

  7. Cyanosis - Wikipedia

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    Peripheral cyanosis is the blue tint in fingers or extremities, due to an inadequate or obstructed circulation. [5] The blood reaching the extremities is not oxygen-rich and when viewed through the skin a combination of factors can lead to the appearance of a blue color .

  8. The 7 Best Walking Shoes for Diabetes - AOL

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    People with diabetes need to be extra picky about their shoes because they're more prone to poor circulation and foot and leg problems. ... Kizik Roamer Hands-Free Shoe. $150 at Nordstrom.com ...

  9. Carpal tunnel syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Clinicians would often ascribe it to "poor circulation" and not pursue it further. [118] Sir James Paget described median nerve compression at the carpal tunnel in two patients after trauma in 1854. [119] [120] The first was due to an injury where a cord had been wrapped around a man's wrist. The second was related to a distal radial fracture.