vascular constriction

Vascular Position: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Vascular tone, also known as vasoconstriction, is the result of contractions of the tunica media. Either these contractions are triggered by an increase in sympathetic tone or they are hormonally controlled. Pathological vasoconstrictions are symptomatic, for example, in atherosclerotic plaques. What is vascular constriction? Vascular constriction is defined by physicians as a narrowing of the … Vascular Position: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Varicose veins | Burning in the leg

Varicose veins Varicose veins are superficial leg veins whose vascular walls have been weakened due to excessive strain. In the legs, the blood must be returned to the heart through the veins against gravity. To do this, the veins have small valves that ensure that the blood transported upwards does not follow gravity and flow … Varicose veins | Burning in the leg

Accompanying symptoms | Burning in the leg

Accompanying symptoms The burning sensation in the leg is usually due to a functional disorder of the nerves. If only sensitive nerve fibres are affected, i.e. those that transmit information to the brain via touch, etc., other sensory disorders can occur in addition to the burning sensation in the leg. Often these sensory disorders are … Accompanying symptoms | Burning in the leg

Duration | Burning in the leg

Duration The duration of the discomfort from burning in the leg varies greatly depending on the cause of the symptom. Especially nerve conduction disorders are rather protracted diseases. For example, a herniated disc requires extensive physiotherapy and back training, and if necessary (if the disc constricts the spinal cord too much and causes too many … Duration | Burning in the leg

Burning in the leg

Definition – What is meant by burning in the leg? A burning sensation in the leg is often equated with a burning pain. Depending on the cause, this can be located more on the foot and lower leg or in the area of the thigh up to the buttocks. It is not uncommon for burning … Burning in the leg

Calcified carotid artery

Definition – What is a calcified carotid artery? Our carotid arteries are often affected by calcification and narrowing with increasing age. There is a common carotid artery that runs from the chest towards the head and divides into an inner and an outer carotid artery in the area of the neck. The inner carotid artery, … Calcified carotid artery

I recognize a calcified carotid artery by these symptoms | Calcified carotid artery

I recognize a calcified carotid artery by these symptoms Mild and moderate calcifications of the carotid artery usually cause no symptoms at all for a long time. The clinical picture is called asymptomatic carotid stenosis. Severe narrowing of the carotid artery can cause serious symptoms. These include impaired vision, speech disorders, paralysis of the arms … I recognize a calcified carotid artery by these symptoms | Calcified carotid artery

Course of disease | Calcified carotid artery

Course of disease A calcified carotid artery can remain asymptomatic and therefore undetected for a long time. As calcification typically increases gradually, the risk of developing a stroke increases as calcification increases. The risk of a heart attack also increases with carotid calcification. An early change in lifestyle can significantly improve the prognosis of the … Course of disease | Calcified carotid artery