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Schamberg's disease, (also known as "progressive pigmentary dermatosis of Schamberg", [1] "purpura pigmentosa progressiva" (PPP), [1] and "Schamberg's purpura" [1]) is a chronic discoloration of the skin found in people of all ages, usually only affecting the feet, legs or thighs or a combination. It may occur as a single event or subsequent ...
The exact cause of lipodermatosclerosis is unknown. [3] [6] Venous disease, such as venous incompetence, venous hypertension, and body mass may be relevant to the underlying pathogenesis. [3] Increased blood pressure in the veins (venous hypertension) can cause diffusion of substances, including fibrin, out of capillaries.
Although erythropoietic protoporphyria symptoms may be temporarily suppressed with cold temperatures, patients have found that this method may extend, or even intensify pain and discomfort. However, home treatments that increase blood flow to the affected areas, such as immersion in warm water with quick drying or warm dry compresses, may ...
Symptoms: Leg pain when walking that resolves with rest, skin ulcers, bluish skin, cold skin, [2] [3] loss of hair, unusually smooth or shiny skin: Complications: Infection, amputation [4] Causes: Atherosclerosis, artery spasm [5] [6] Risk factors: Cigarette smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol. [4] [7] Diagnostic method
Rest pain is a continuous burning pain of the lower leg or feet. It begins, or is aggravated, after reclining or elevating the limb and is relieved by sitting or standing. It is more severe than intermittent claudication, which is also a pain in the legs from arterial insufficiency. [citation needed]
Behçet's disease is recognized as a disease that causes inflammatory perivasculitis, inflammation of the tissue around a blood or lymph vessel, in practically any tissue in the body. Usually, prevalent symptoms include canker sores or ulcers in the mouth and on the genitals , and inflammation in parts of the eye. [ 3 ]
Pain or fatigue in the legs while walking ... is a growing focus area in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, says Dr. Charles Davidson, an interventional cardiologist who’s vice chair ...
The predominant symptoms of NC involve one or both legs and usually presents as some combination of tingling, cramping discomfort, pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower back, calves, glutes, and thighs and is precipitated by walking and prolonged standing. However, the symptoms vary depending on the severity and cause of the condition.