Gangrene and Ulcers in Legs and Feet
People who smoke have 16 times more chances of suffering from peripheral
vascular disease (a condition which results in the blockage of blood
vessels in your feet or legs). If you suffer from this condition,
quitting smoking immediately is very important.
If you suffer from arterial leg ulcers, one of the first thing that you
would need to do is to quit smoking. These ulcers are essentially caused
because of poor blood circulation, and while there are other factors
that can lead to this condition, smoking definitely has a role to play
as well.
If you ignore these early signs and still carry on smoking, there are
chances that your leg could develop gangrene. Clubbed with other
factors, you also face increased risks of developing atherosclerosis. If
you continue smoking even after you’ve been operated upon for peripheral
vascular disease, there is an increased chance of a relapse, and this
could also lead to an amputation.
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