heart and blood vessel disorders
Thromboangiitis Obliterans
Symptoms of Thromboangiitis Obliterans
Usually, symptoms of a reduced blood supply to the arms or legs develop gradually. Symptoms include Coldness Numbness Tingling or burning sensation Pain These abnormal sensations start at the fingertips or toes and progress up the legs or arms. The legs are affected more often than the arms. People may feel abnormal sensations before their doctor sees any skin changes indicating an inadequate blood supply (ischemia) or gangrene. Raynaud Syndrome and muscle discomfort during exertion ( As the disease progresses, cramps become more painful and last longer. Late in the disease, skin ulcers, gangrene, or both may appear, usually on one or more toes or fingers. The foot or hand feels cold and may turn bluish (cyanosis), probably because blood flow is greatly reduced. Some people with thromboangiitis obliterans also have episodes of inflammation in the veins (migratory Superficial Venous Thrombosis ), usually in the superficial veins. 