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Buerger's Disease
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Buerger's disease or thromboangitis obliterans is a condition where there is swelling of mainly the blood vessels (arteries and veins) and nerves in the legs causing pain in the affected area. The swelling limits the amount of blood flowing in the blood vessels and severe gangrene may develop. Buerger's disease occurs mostly on the legs but can affect the upper limbs or arms. There is no known cause for the disease but cigarette smoking increases the chances of it happening. Buerger's disease occurs mostly to men between the ages 20 and 40. The affected areas should not be exposed to heat or cold, to stop further inflammation. Buerger's disease can be treated using medication, surgery, and vasodilators (to increase the diameter of the blood vessels). These methods of treatment may not be effective. Smoking should be avoided.
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