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Consumption of cigarettes and tobacco does not just cause cancer. Due to this, there can be such rare disease, due to which you may have to cut hands and feet. The name of this disease is Buerger Disease. It is also called thromboangiitis obliterans.
According to a report published in the National Library of Medicine, 12-20 people get the disease every 1 lakh in the whole world. However, more cases are reported in India than in the US and Europe. In India, 45-60% patients of Peripheral Artry Disease (PAD) get Bargar Disease. Pad means a disease in which the shrinking of arteries reduces blood flow in the hands and feet.
India is second after China in terms of most tobacco intake in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 25.3 million people in India are smoking 15.3 years or older. Therefore, the risk of Bargar disease is also higher than other countries to the people of India.
so ‘Sehthanama‘I will learn about Bargar disease today. Will also know that-
- What are the symptoms of this?
- Can there be complication?
- What is its treatment?
- How to avoid Bargar disease?
What is Bargar Disease?
This rare disease occurs mostly to those who smoke. It swells in the blood vessels of the feet, hands and fingers. This reduces blood flow. This can also cause clotting in blood vessels.
Not reaching enough blood in hands and feet increases the risk of infection. This causes tissue damage, which is called gangrene. Neurologist Dr. Sandhya Kache is telling about Bargar Disease
What are the symptoms of this?
There is severe pain in hands and feet at the beginning of Bargar disease. Especially when you relax or go to sleep, this pain increases. Its symptoms are gradually developed. See all the symptoms in graphic-
Why is Bargar disease?
According to Dr. Sandhya Koche, the exact reason for Bargar disease has not yet been known. However, in most cases the disease occurs to people consuming tobacco and cigarettes. The chemicals present in tobacco weaken the edges (wall) of the blood vessels. This causes blood vessels to shrink and reduce the blood flow. Apart from this, Bargar disease can also occur due to genetic reasons or due to any autoimmune disease.
Who is more risk?
- Those who smoke.
- Those who eat tobacco.
- Whose age is 20–45 years.
- Whose Baragar is a family history of disease.
What complication can Burgar disease lead?
Bargar disease means that blood flow in arteries has reduced. Hence the risk of heart attack and stroke increases. Apart from this, what more complications can be done, see in graphic-
What is the treatment of Bargar disease?
There is no permanent treatment of Bargar Disease. In its treatment, medicines are given to reduce symptoms, see-
- Vasodilators are given, they improve blood flow by widening blood vessels.
- Anti -inflammatory drugs are given, they improve blood flow by reducing inflammation in blood vessels.
- Analgesic means pain reliever, they help in healing the wound by reducing pain.
- Anticoagulants are given, they prevent blood clotting.
- Antibiotics are given, they prevent and reduce infection in the wound.
Dr. Sandhya Kache says that we do not have any such medicine to correct the Bargar disease completely. In its treatment, medicines are given only to control symptoms. Since, in most cases the smokers have this disease, it is advisable to stay away from smoking during treatment. If someone leaves smoking completely, it is very possible that the disease will occur.
How to avoid Bargar disease?
The most effective way to avoid this is not to smoke. If you smoke, then quit it today. It is also important that if someone smokes around, avoid passive smoking. Leave if you eat khaini or tobacco.
Common questions and answers related to Bargar disease
Question: How is Bargar disease diagnosed?
answer: For this, doctors first see medical history and conduct vascular tests. After this, these tests can be done to find the condition correctly.
Angiography: This can detect blockage in arteries.
Doppler ultrasound: This test can detect the condition of blood flow.
Allen Test: This detects the state of blood flow in the hands.
Question: What can happen if it is not treated?
answer: If not treated, the disease gradually affects the fingers, hands and feet, causing gangrene (tissue rot). In severe cases gangrene affected organs may be cut.
Question: If Bargar is disease then what is important to keep in mind with treatment?
answer:
- Leave smoking and tobacco completely.
- Keep body active and exercise to improve blood circulation.
- Keep diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure under control.
- Protect the legs and hands from the cold and wear good shoes.
Question: Does Bargar disease only happen to those who smoke?
answer: In 99% of cases, the disease occurs to smokers or those who consume tobacco. However, in some rare cases the disease has also been seen in those who stay away from tobacco. The reason for this is not completely clear in such cases.
Question: Can surgery cure this disease?
answer: No, this disease cannot be cured completely by surgery. Yes, if a patient gets gangrene due to Bargar disease, then the infected organ can be removed through surgery. This will give relief in pain and stop infection to a great extent.
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