Diabetic foot syndrome is a sometimes severe secondary disease of diabetes mellitus in which either the nerves or blood vessels in the foot are damaged. This can lead to circulatory problems and/or pressure ulcers. In severe cases, the functionality of the foot can be so severely impaired; in some cases, this can even lead to … Diabetic Foot Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The vertebral artery refers to a branch of the subclavian artery. It is also known as the vertebral artery. What is the vertebral artery? The vertebral artery represents a branch of the subclavian (subclavian) artery. The blood vessel also goes by the names vertebral artery or vertebral artery and reaches a diameter of between 3 … Vertebral Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
The gill arch is a six-part anatomical system in the early embryonic stage of humans. Various parts of the human body develop from the six relatively independent gill arches during later gestation. If the gill arch is affected by developmental abnormalities, the fetus may experience malformations. What is the gill arch? The head gut of … Gill Arch: Structure, Function & Diseases
Athlete’s foot or tinea pedis is one of the most common human diseases. It is a contagious fungal infection that, as the name suggests, occurs on the feet. The risk of athlete’s foot disease increases when the skin is already somewhat softened by water, sweat or other fluids. Athletes and people who do not rub … Athletes Foot: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Arterial occlusive disease (AVD) or peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVD), like smoker’s leg, is colloquially known as shop window disease. In this case, an arterial circulatory disorder of the extremities (feet, legs, arms, hands) occurs, which can be life-threatening. The main cause of this disease is arteriosclerosis due to an unhealthy lifestyle. Especially smoking, little … Arterial Occlusive Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Cold feet at night Cold feet can be a common cause of problems falling asleep. The core body temperature, which is normally around 36-37°C at rest for an adult, should be around 0.5°C below the value during the day for optimal sleep. However, to allow the core body temperature to cool slightly, the blood must … Cold feet at night | Cold feet
Cold feet for babies Due to the relatively large body surface in relation to body weight, babies often cool down and hypothermia occurs more quickly than adults. In order to supply the vital organs sufficiently and efficiently, the blood circulation of the outermost limbs is reduced, with subsequent cooling of the extremities. Furthermore, babies first … Cold feet for babies | Cold feet
Cystitis The development of cystitis (urinary tract infections) can be promoted by cold feet. The cause is the general hypothermia/cold, which can be caused by cold feet. The body must now work harder to ensure good organ circulation. In addition, there is a narrowing of the peripheral blood vessels as well as a slowing down … Cystitis | Cold feet
Gait disorders are not uncommon, but can be attributed to a variety of causes, some of which require very different treatments and others that are difficult to prevent. What are gait disorders? The causes of gait disorders are very diverse and, accordingly, so are the therapies. Orthopedic causes, for example, can be treated by physical … Gait Disorders: Causes, Treatment & Help
Cold feet are usually healthy (physiological) reactions of the body to cold. When the outside temperature drops, the body wants to maintain its core body temperature in order to supply the vital bodily functions or organs, such as the brain, heart, lungs and abdominal organs, with sufficient amounts of warm blood. In the course of … Cold feet
Definition – What is a smoker’s leg? In the smoker’s leg, vascular damage occurs due to smoking or due to the substances that the body absorbs over the years when smoking. This leads to circulatory disorders, also known as peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD). A smoker’s leg typically has open skin areas that heal poorly … The smoker’s leg – peripheral arterial occlusive disease
At what age do you get a smoker’s leg? When a smoker’s leg develops is less dependent on the age of the affected person, but more on the duration and quantity of cigarette consumption. Although age, blood pressure, eating habits, stress, etc. play a role in the development of the smoker’s leg, smoking is the … At what age do you get a smoker’s leg? | The smoker’s leg – peripheral arterial occlusive disease