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Written By: Admin | Updated : May 25, 2015 8:41 PM IST
Actor Sanjay Dutt who was granted a 14-day medical leave from Yerwada Central Jail has been granted an additional 14 days furlough for the treatment of his leg. Dutt is serving a 42-month sentence for his role in the 1993 Mumbai blasts. Media reports indicate that he is suffering from peripheral artery disease. But what is peripheral artery disease? Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) also known at times as peripheral artery disease refers to the diseases of blood vessels outside the heart and brain. It's characterised by the narrowing of the vessels that carry blood to the leg and muscles.
What causes peripheral vascular disease?
It's mostly caused by the build-up of plaque within the artery wall which is known as atherosclerosis in medical terms. This plaque build-up decreases blood flow to the arms and legs which means that less oxygen and other nutrients reach the tissue. It's mostly caused due to high LDL level (bad cholesterol) and triglyceride levels. It can also be triggered due to injuries to the limbs or infection. Smoking is another of the top causes because it damages the blood vessels.
What are the symptoms of peripheral vascular disease?
The most common symptom is leg discomfort after exercise (claudication) which goes away upon resting. The reason for this is that when you're exercising your leg tissues need more blood, the lack of which causes this aggravation. Other symptoms include changes in skin colour, decrease in skin temperature and thick, brittle, skin on the leg. They are also likely to suffer from gangrene and hair loss on the leg. The blood clotting process also takes a hit and patients are likelier to have non-healing wounds around the joints. It's important to remember that these conditions resemble lots of other diseases and a diagnosis can only be made by a doctor. Read more...
