Skin discoloration of the lower legs, ankles and feet may appear if there is increased pressure in the leg veins. The pressure may be the result of venous stasis. This is a condition in which there is poor blood flow from the legs back to the heart. It usually occurs when varicose veins have formed and the blood starts to pool in the veins and becomes stagnant. As it accumulates, small and medium sized veins may spring a tiny leak and some blood passes into the tissue. Once in the tissue, the blood breaks up and iron is released that stains the skin causing it to turn brown.
In very severe cases, the subcutaneous fat and skin become weak and break down creating venous stasis ulcerations that may. Blisters may form and a clear fluid may leak from the ulcers. The people who are the most at risk of developing venous stasis are people 50 years and older and people with heart disease, are obese and sit for long periods of time every day. It is also more common in women than in men. Other causes are:
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Some of the symptoms include itching and ulcers. There may also be symptoms of venous insufficiency such as calf pain and tenderness, ankle swelling and a heaviness in your legs that gets better when you sit down.
When the dermatitis is just beginning to develop, it may itch. You should not scratch the area because it would tear the skin and cause the fluid to leak. If you do not get treatment, the skin may begin to thicken and become hard and dark brown. At this stage, ulcers may form on the inside of your ankle.
To avoid skin discoloration, you may follow the same recommendations for avoiding venous insufficiency. These
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Although we haven't covered these systems in detail yet, which of the following systems would involve gas exchange of CO2 and O2?
Many factors can increase the risk of these clots, including prolonged bed rest (such as after surgery), sitting for long periods (such as on a plane), use of birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, pregnancy, family history of DVT, inflammatory bowel disease, and certain genetic clotting disorders. Compression stockings are also sometimes used in people who have an acute DVT, to prevent a group of symptoms known as post-thrombotic syndrome that includes leg pain and
The upside is that they are preventable. DVT “occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. These clots usually develop in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis, but they can also occur in the arm” (CDC.gov, 2012). Anyone at any age can develop DVT. There are certain risk factors that increase a person’s chance of having this chronic condition. Chances are increased further by a person have multiple risk factors at the same time (CDC.gov, 2012). These risk factors can include: injury to a vein, slow blood flow, increased estrogen intake usually birth control pills, certain chronic illnesses such as heart or lung disease, family history of DVT or PE and/or previous DVT or PE (CDC.gov, 2012). Age is another big risk factor. Even though anyone at any age can develop DVT, patients over the age of 60 have an increase risk of developing the condition (Mayo Clinic,
This article is going to explain the future risk of how recurrent DVT going to impact on her health by use literature and relevant pathophysiology knowledge. At the same time, a patient education plan will be established for supporting care needs. This care plan including the symptoms of recurrent DVT and when to seek for medical advice after Dorothy after her discharge from hospital. Deep venous thrombosis(DVT) is the formation of a blood clot or thrombus in the large vein of the legs(Narani, 2010).
Commonly know as founder, laminitis is caused by a metabolic disease. Inside the hoof there is a structure called laminae that is made up of epithelium tissue. The laminae is what supports the distal phalanx or coffin bone and hoof wall. Laminitis is when the laminae start’s to degenerate. When the laminae starts to degenerate there is no support for the coffin bone inside of the hoof wall. Depending on the severity the coffin bone can actually go through the sole of the hoof. Laminitis can affect all four feet but it is the most common in the forelimbs.
There are many different symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis. They start as a regular cut, but end up being much worse. The symptoms are pain, swelling, soreness, become red or purple, sores, blisters, black spots, fever, chills, being tired, throwing up, and a lot of pain that is out of proportion for the injury. Since there are many other illnesses and diseases with these symptoms, many people wait to go to the doctor. Waiting only makes it worse.
Diverticulitis The disease occurs when pouches in the large intestine become infected and inflamed, symptoms may include but not limited to severe abdominal pain often in the lower left side of the abdomen, constipation, diarrhea, nausea and fever. Circulatory:.. Deep Vein Thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis occurs when blood clots form in one of the deep veins in the thigh or calf. Many people with the condition do not have symptoms, but they may have leg pain, swelling, or skin discoloration. It can be life threatening because it can cause pulmonary embolism.
The spots may become dark brown or black that is visible on the skin surface.
After a thorough examination, J.P. was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). “DVT develops most often in the legs but can occur also in the upper arms…” (Ignatavicius & Workman, 2013). Due t...
Normal skin has many types of bacteria living on it. Cellulitis can occur in anyone. Increases risk factors include: Diabetes, cracks or peeling skin between toes, skin wounds/trauma, chronic lower leg edema, Athletes foot, insect bites/stings or bites from animal or human, obesity, corticosteroid medications or medications that suppress the immune system , poor leg circulation (peripheral...
walls of the veins are permeable to H2O at this point, starving the rest of the
...may have the same symptoms. The symptoms are red bumps that may bleed if the sores are picked over.
What is athlete’s foot? Athlete’s foot is known as being a fungal infection of the skin or foot. The two most common names for athlete’s foot are tinea pedis, and ring worm (Athlete’s Medline). “Athlete’s foot…usually begins between the toes. It occurs most commonly in people whose feet have become very sweaty while confined within tight-fitting shoes” (Athlete’s Mayo). Scaly red rashes are often very common when dealing with athlete’s foot. These rashes typically begin between the toes; however they may spread to other parts of the body (Athlete’s foot).