Buerger Disease

Buerger disease, also known as thromboangiitis obliterans, is an uncommon condition that inflames and obstructs the small and medium-sized blood vessels of the hands and feet, and is closely associated with tobacco use.

Common symptoms: it usually causes pain in the limbs when walking or at rest, a feeling of cold, color changes in the fingers, and, in advanced cases, wounds that are slow to heal.

When should you see a doctor? Persistent pain in the hands or feet and sores that do not heal are reasons to seek a vascular evaluation.

Which specialist treats it? The angiologist and the vascular surgeon are the professionals who evaluate this condition. If you notice symptoms in the circulation of your limbs, the advisable thing is to seek a specialized evaluation.