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Causes Of Amputation
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Atherosclerosis - the narrowing of the arteries due to thickening of the arterial wall caused by fat, fibrous tissue and salts being deposited on it.
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Birth defects - also referred to as congenital abnormalities are physical or mental imperfections that occur in newly born babies.
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Buergers 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.
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Diabetes - a disease in which sugar and starch are not properly absorbed by the body as a result of a decrease in insulin or the hormone ADH.
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Frostbite - refers to injury to body tissue due to freezing.
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Gangrene - the decay or death of a body tissue due to restricted blood flow.
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Infections - are communicable diseases that can be passed from one individual to another. They are almost always caused by other living organisms, especially microorganisms.
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Lack of Blood Vessels - a condition that occurs as a result of blocked blood vessels due to swelling or narrowing. It almost always occurs when the body is exposed to low temperatures (below zero degree Celsius).
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Necrotizing fasciitis - (also referred to as flesh eating disease) is an infection of the tissue beneath the skin by bacteria.
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Punishment - surgery has been used as a form of punishment for crimes like theft and is still being used in other communities as a correctional method.
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Raynaud's Phenomina - refers to a disorder in which the fingers or toes (digits) suddenly experience decreased blood circulation.
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Tumor - an unusual growth of cells in the body due to mutation.
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