Buerger's disease

Name(s): 
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.
Value(s) 
Type 
(J) Problems under consideration