Problem
Buerger's disease
Other Names:
Thrombo-angitis obliterans Nature:
This is a disease of blood vessels and results in poor circulation in the lower legs, causing skin problems like burning, tingling and ulcerations.
Incidence:
It usually occurs in young men in their 30's who smoke cigarettes. In recent years, with the increase in women smokers, cases are being reported with young women.
Broader Problems:
Peripheral vascular disease Related Problems:
Thrombocytopathies Subject(s):
Medicine → Blood vesselsMedicine → Pathology
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST