Therapy The diagnosis is followed by the therapy. This is usually only useful if an exact diagnosis has been made and the symptoms persist. Ointment bandages or bandages are often sufficient for minor muscular injuries. If there are more serious injuries such as broken bones, a plaster cast must be applied. In some cases, surgical … Therapy | Pain in the legs causes and treatment
Introduction Pentoxifylline is an active ingredient used in medicines to promote blood circulation. Since pentoxifylline also has anti-inflammatory properties, certain inflammatory diseases can also be treated well with the active ingredient. Due to its effect as a blood circulation-promoting substance, pentoxifylline has a wide range of indications. It is used in peripheral arterial occlusive disease … Pentoxifylline
Alcohol and pentoxifylline The simultaneous intake of alcohol and medication can be problematic with some medications. However, a direct interaction between alcohol and pentoxifylline is not known. However, since the active ingredient pentoxifylline is mainly broken down by the liver, the effect of alcohol or pentoxifylline can be enhanced if taken at the same time. … Alcohol and pentoxifylline | Pentoxifylline
Introduction A burning sensation or pain is generally caused by nerve dysfunction, injury, entrapment or compression. The neuropathic pain (originating from disturbed nerves) is described by those affected as burning, electrifying or shooting. The burning pain usually comes suddenly and is felt as very intense. Sometimes they are accompanied by numbness and other sensory disturbances. … Burning on / in the thigh
Associated symptoms In addition to burning, other sensory disturbances can occur, such as numbness or formication. The skin can react very sensitively to touch – even to clothing. Furthermore, the affected thigh or the entire leg can swell in connection with a thrombosis, for example. Furthermore, the skin colour of the thigh may fade or … Associated symptoms | Burning on / in the thigh
Therapy Depending on the cause, the therapy also differs. For example, thrombosis is treated by means of compression treatment (wrapping bandage) for 3 months and medication with blood thinners (anticoagulants) such as heparin or vitamin K antagonists – also for at least 3 months. PAVK is treated differently depending on the stage of the disease. … Therapy | Burning on / in the thigh
Introduction Circulatory disorders of the feet can have many causes and manifest themselves through a variety of symptoms. Sensory disturbances, pain, tingling, paleness and poor wound healing of the affected extremity are among the signs of disturbed blood circulation. Not in every case a circulatory disorder of the feet must be caused by a disease … Circulatory problems in the feet
Circulatory disorders after surgery There should be no circulatory problems after an operation. Under certain circumstances, however, small vessels may be injured during the operation, which may subsequently lead to poorer blood circulation. However, a blood clot can form after an operation due to the many patients lying down, which blocks the vessels. If you … Circulatory disorders after surgery | Circulatory problems in the feet
Raynaud’s syndrome Raynaud’s Syndrome is a sudden reduction in blood flow in individual fingers or toes, or even entire hands or feet. Here it comes, mostly triggered by cold or psychological stress, to paleness and pain in the affected extremity. The white coloration is typically followed by a blue coloration called cyanosis with subsequent reactive … Raynaud’s syndrome | Circulatory problems in the feet
Diabetes mellitus Diabetes is of particular importance in the development of a circulatory disorder of the feet in the context of peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVK). Diabetics have a three to five times higher risk of developing pAVK. The reason for this is that arteriosclerosis, which is the underlying cause of PAD in most cases, … Diabetes mellitus | Circulatory problems in the feet
Introduction Pain in the legs can occur in various places and have numerous causes. Since the leg consists of different bones, as well as numerous muscles, nerves and vessels, all these structures can be diseased or injured and cause pain. Joint problems in the hip joint or knee joint, bone fractures or circulatory problems are … Leg pain
Diagnostics In most cases, leg pain is a harmless muscle ache caused by overloading. In this case an exact diagnosis is unnecessary and the pain disappears after a short time. However, if the pain lasts longer, is very severe or one or more joints are swollen, a doctor should examine the leg. The leg should … Diagnostics | Leg pain
