What is Gangrene and how is it caused? Gangrene can occur in any part of the body when the supply of oxygen-rich blood to that part is cut off. The affected area will then typically start to appear “decayed”...
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Numerous ill effects of smoking, especially on our lungs, is common knowledge. Did you know that smoking is also bad for our blood vessels? It is one among the many causes of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and is also...
वैरिकाज़ नस की स्थिति और इसके उपचार के बारे में बहुत सारी जानकारी के साथ, हमें प्रामाणिक तथ्यों को परखने और बाकी को मिथकों के रूप में दूर करने की आवश्यकता होती है। कई लोगों के पैरों में नीली...
Diabetes is regarded as one of the global health emergencies of the century. As per 2019 estimates, India ranks second after China in this global epidemic with 77 million people with diabetes and predicted to grow to 134 million...
Open sores on the skin that are slow to heal are known as ulcers or commonly referred to as wounds. Does diabetes make someone more prone to sores and ulcers? Yes, it does. In this blog, let us understand...
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a circulatory problem where blood flow to the legs and arms is reduced due to narrowed arteries. Due to “atherosclerosis,” when plaque made up of excessive fat, cholesterol, and other substances builds up in...
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy needed for daily life. If you are diabetic...
PAD and CVI are two medical terms that quite often confuse our patients. Both are vascular diseases which share many common aspects and have similar symptoms. However, they are different in many ways. Both PAD and CVI affect blood...
Several researchers, including those at the Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health, have found that the risk between smoking and Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is stronger than between smoking and stroke or coronary heart disease. The study...
During cold weather, your feet are more prone to felling the chill. The blood vessels in the extremities start to constrict and blood remains warm, circulation is intact and your vital organs continue to work efficiently. Cold feet most...