About-Buerger disease also known as Thromboangiitisobliterans is a rare but serious disease in which blood vessels become inflamed, swell, and are blocked with blood clots (thrombi) that restrict blood flow to the hands and feet.
Symptoms-
Inflamed veins Intermittent pain in the hands and feet, or legs and arms Limb tingling and numbness Painful open sores on fingers and toes Raynaud's phenomenon Thrombophlebitis
Causes- The specific cause of Buerger's disease remains unknown. But smoking plays a big role in developing this disease.
Specialists to Visit
Cardiovascular Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Vascular Medicine Cardiologist