There are two main causes of gangrene: Lack of blood supply.This is the most common cause. Blood delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues and without it, cells can't survive. Conditions that can affect blood flow include diabetes, peripheral artery disease, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arte...
Some people may have blood clots form in their legs due to a lack of regular movement. Many pregnant women who require a c-section for the birth of their baby may be put on special medication to help reduce the risk of blood clots. Special socks, known as compression socks, are also ...
Atherosclerosis or narrowing of the arteries (peripheral artery disease) may also lead to muscle spasms and cramps, again because inadequate blood supply and nutrients are delivered to the muscle. Peripheral artery disease can decrease the flow of blood to the legs, causing pain in the legs with...
These abnormal sensations usually occur in the lower legs during the evening. Periodic leg movements (PLMs) are related to RLS, but occur after the onset of sleep and are labeled as a sleep disorder or syndrome when the movements cause increased activity in the brain. During the early stages...
This type happens in people who have poor blood flow, usually in their lower legs. Unlike some other types of eczema, these plaques don't mean you have abnormal genes. Some lifestyle habits raise the risk too, such as being overweight or not getting enough physical activity. ...
High blood pressure is the leading cause ofstroke, mostly because of the damage it does to the blood vessels. It not only raises the risk that plaque will rupture, it also increases the odds that blood clots will form in the heart. Both circumstances can block blood flow to the brain cau...
A diagnosis of occlusion of a popliteal artery was made on the basis of lack of flow signal at the usual place of original arteries. Measurement of VAS, TcPO2, ABPI, SPP VAS Rest pain intensity was assessed by a self-administered VAS from baseline to 24 weeks as previously described16,...
As your uterus expands, especially during late pregnancy, it puts pressure on your pelvic veins and the vein that carries blood from your legs to your heart. That slows the return of blood, causing it to pool and forcing fluid from your veins into the tissues of your feet and ankles. ...
The atria receives blood that is circulating back from the rest of the body while the ventricles pumps blood to the tissues and organs. Congestive heart failure occurs when the ventricles is not able to pump the right volume of blood to the rest of the body. ...
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a medical condition in which there are strong urges to move the legs during rest or sleep. Learn the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of RLS.