Buerger's Disease (Thromboangiitis Obliterans) Quiz
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Dr. Nakamura is a rheumatologist who has practiced in the Ota Nishinouchi Hospital attached to Ota General Hospital, National Health Insurance Matsudo City Hospital, Chiba University Hospital, and the National Health Insurance Asahi Central Hospital.
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Child stops breathing and turns pale or blue after crying
My hands and feet are cold
Affected areas of my skin usually turn white
Child's face turns pale or blue after crying
Cold hands and/or feet
The skin color is bluish purple
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Learn more about Buerger's disease (thromboangiitis obliterans)
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
This is an inflammatory disease affecting the arms and legs due to blood clots in small and medium-sized arteries and veins. It is strongly linked to smoking and tobacco use. Soft tissue is destroyed, and if the disease progresses. It is most common among young male smokers, although this may be due to a higher number of men who smoke.
Hands and feet turned pale and blue
Previous or active smoker
Hands and feet are cold
Sores or ulcers of the skin
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose buerger's disease (thromboangiitis obliterans)
Do you have purple blue colored skin?
Do you currently smoke, or have you ever smoked in the past (including electronic cigarettes)?
Do you have cold hands and feet?
Do you have skin ulcers (sores)?
The only way to prevent the condition from getting worse is to quit smoking. In severe cases, amputation of the affected limb or digit may be necessary to prevent infection from spreading to the rest of the body.
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Dr. Nakamura is a rheumatologist who has practiced in the Ota Nishinouchi Hospital attached to Ota General Hospital, National Health Insurance Matsudo City Hospital, Chiba University Hospital, and the National Health Insurance Asahi Central Hospital.
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