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PVD is caused by a slowage or stoppage of blood through the blood vessels in the arms and legs. Smoking causes vasoconstriction ( constriction or narrowing of the blood vessels). When the blood can't flow as fast through the veins (because they are narrowed), the tissues are waiting for the blood get to them because they need oxygen to produce energy. In the meantime they need energy to survive so they produce the energy without oxygen. The byproduct of that production is lactic acid, which builds up in the tissue causing the pain you experience with PVD.
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Does smoking affect Peripheral vascular disease?
One major risk factor is smoking cigarettes
How you treat peripheral vascular disease?
Blood thinners are used, at times, but the primary treatment, as PVD becomes more severe is surgical. Stopping smoking, of course, is an essential part of treatment.
What is vascular cancer?
Peripheral vascular disease refers to a disease that affects the circulatory system outside of the brain and heart. This is the most common disease of the arteries. Vascular disease is caused when fatty material is built up within the arteries. It mixes with other material and then hardens. This blocks the artery and weakens its walls. The result is that blood flow will be restricted or sometimes totally blocked. Peripheral vascular disease can also be caused by blood clots, diabetes, infections or structural defects. Like other cancers, smoking is a risk factor that can increase the chance of developing this cancer.
Why does your body feel like it is not produce any heat?
There could be a number of medical conditions that cause you to feel that your body is not producing any heat. You may have a peripheral vascular disease, possibly related to diabetes, or smoking cigarettes. Possibly you are too thin, and lack subcutaneous fat, needed to keep you warm.
What disease is definitely related to smoking?
Lung Disease
What are two factors that contribute to cardio vascular disease that may begin in your teens?
Smoking, lack of exercise and obesity
What are 4 diseases related to smoking?
Emphysema Lung Disease Heart Disease Various Cancers
How many people die from a smoking related disease?
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How many people will eventually die from a smoking-related disease?
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How can smoking lead lung desigh?
Yes, smoking can lead to lung disease. Some examples of diseases that may be smoking related are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and lung cancer.
Can Tobacco Kill you?
Yes. If you smoke there is a 50% chance that you eventually will die of a smoking related disease.
What is permanent obstructive disorder resulting from chronic bronchitis?
Otherwise known as Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Sometimes related to asthma or other related respiratory disease A common disease found in the smoking population.
