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Symptoms may include skin that feels tight, the area feeling heavy, and joint stiffness. [1] Other symptoms depend on the underlying cause. [2] Causes may include venous insufficiency, heart failure, kidney problems, low protein levels, liver problems, deep vein thrombosis, infections, kwashiorkor, angioedema, certain medications, and lymphedema.
Other symptoms include skin ulcers, bluish skin, cold skin, or abnormal nail and hair growth in the affected leg. [3] Complications may include an infection or tissue death, which may require amputation; coronary artery disease; or stroke. [4] Up to 50% of people with PAD do not have symptoms. [2] The greatest risk factor for PAD is cigarette ...
Diagnosing vascular disease can be complex due to the variety of symptoms vascular diseases can cause. Reviewing a patient's family history and conducting a physical examination are important steps in making a diagnosis. Physical exams may differ depending on the type of vascular disease suspected.
Arteriosclerosis, literally meaning "hardening of the arteries", is an umbrella term for a vascular disorder characterized by abnormal thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity [3] of the walls of arteries; [4] this process gradually restricts the blood flow to one's organs and tissues and can lead to severe health risks brought on by atherosclerosis, which is a specific form of ...
Most varicose veins are reasonably benign, but severe varicosities can lead to major complications, due to the poor circulation through the affected limb. Pain, tenderness, heaviness, inability to walk or stand for long hours; Skin conditions / dermatitis which could predispose skin loss
But Russo says that XEC doesn’t have any major symptoms that are different from previous version of COVID-19. According to the CDC, symptoms may include: Fever or chills. Cough.
Symptoms of acute compartment syndrome (ACS) include severe pain, decreased blood flow, decreased movement, numbness, and a pale limb. [5] It is most often due to physical trauma, like a bone fracture (up to 75% of cases) or a crush injury. [3] [7] It can also occur after blood flow returns following a period of poor circulation. [4]
Covid and poor access to NHS care ‘may be driving irregular heartbeat deaths’ Covid is probably part of the reason for more people dying due to an irregular heartbeat this year, an expert has ...