作者：Joshua Matthews 2 年以前
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Rheumatology Mindomo Assignment
Buerger's Disease impacts small to medium-sized veins and involves dense polymorphonuclear leukocyte aggregation. While the exact cause remains unclear, smoking is a significant contributing factor.
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Buerger's Disease Health Promotions Visit dentist regularly to avoid gum disease that may occur with Buerger's disease. Attempt to get at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity in a day. Patient should completely curtail smoking. This includes avoiding secondhand smoke. Treatment/Management Hyperbaric oxygen treatment - this is to assist with wound healing from diabetes. NSAID's Symptomatic management with calcium-channel blockers/vasodilation medication No cure Signs Gangrene Muscle cramps Skin color and texture changes Painful sores on the hands and feet Symptoms Raynaud's Phenomenon Waxing and waning pain that subsides with rest after exercise. Pale-bluish hands and feet Numbness and tingling of the hands and feet Special Tests Allen's Test Pathophysiology Affects small to medium and dense veins with associated dense polymorphonuclear leukocyte aggregation. Genetics Autoimmune - Not completely understood. Epidemiology Ashkenazi Jew, Indian, Korean, and Japanese, Age 20-45, 3:1 ratio affected males to females Etiology Exact etiology is unknown, but smoking contributes to the development
