Thromboangiitis obliterans

A condition in which blood vessels get inflamed, swollen, and blocked with clots.

Overview

Buerger's disease (thromboangiitis obliterans) is a condition in which blood vessels get inflamed, swollen, and blocked with clots. The condition can result in infection and gangrene.

Symptoms

Symptoms include pain in the limbs and vein inflammation. Fingers and toes may turn pale in the cold.

Treatments

Tobacco cessation can help.