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Buerger's disease (aka - thromboangitis obliterans), is a very rare disease of the arteries and veins in the arms and legs. Essentially, clots form in the blood vessels which impairs blood flow and eventually damages tissues, leading to infection/gangrene.
Virtually every patient who has this ailment is a smoker.
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Are Buergers Disease and Kidney Failures Related?
There ard two separste diseases spelled similar. Buerger's which affects extremities via swelling of veins and arteries and burger's which is disease of thd kidneys unto itself
What is buergers disease?
Buerger's disease, also known as thromboangiitis obliterans, is a rare condition that affects the blood vessels of the arms and legs. It is characterized by inflammation and clotting in small and medium-sized arteries and veins, leading to reduced blood flow. Symptoms often include pain, ulcers, and discoloration of the extremities. The exact cause is unclear, but tobacco use is considered a major risk factor.
What disease is Heart disease lung disease and diabetes considered?
Heart disease, lung disease and diabetes can all be considered organ diseases. Lung disease is a pulmonary disease, while heart disease is a cardiovascular disease. They are different.
What kind of disease is cardiac disease?
Cardiac disease is disease of the heart.
Does TI have a disease?
NO, T.I. does not have a disease they say he has a disease because he is very skinny but he does not have a disease.NO, T.I. does not have a disease they say he has a disease because he is very skinny but he does not have a disease.
What is a disease of affluence?
Heart disease is sometimes called a disease of affluence.
Are Coronary artery disease and heart disease the same?
No; Coronary artery disease is a heart disease; or, CAD is one a disease that progresses into to Cardiomyopathy (heart disease) and MI. CAD is an aetiology of heart disease.
What is the disease of a heart?
Cardiac Disease, Heart disease.
Is malaria an acute disease or chronic disease?
malaria is an acute disease
What is the difference between disease disease?
Every disease is an illness but not every illness is a disease (A disease is not a virus, parasite, etc but an illness could be)
What is the adjective of disease?
___________ disease - adjective the disease - noun to __________ - verb no answer
Is degenerative disease inherited disease or genetic disease?
inherited
