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History and Symptoms
There is a recurrent acute and chronic inflammation and thrombosis of arteries and veins of the hands and feet. The main symptom is pain in the affected areas. Ulcerations and gangrene in the extremities are common complications, often resulting in the need for amputation of the involved extremity.
Patients with Buerger's disease may experience symptoms as the following:
- Pain and weakness in the legs and feet or arms and hands
- Swelling in your feet and hands
- Fingers and toes that turn pale when exposed to cold (Raynaud's phenomenon)
- Skin ulcers