Currently, among the patients being treated at our hospital (Shanxi Yikang Peripheral Vasculitis Hospital, one of the top ten vasculitis hospitals nationwide), there is a patient from Heilongjiang Province. His left leg has been amputated below the knee, but this was not done during his stay at our hospital. According to the patient's description, I learned that more than five years ago, he noticed that his left leg would become swollen and sore after walking, and the distance he could walk became shorter and shorter. He had to rest for a while before continuing.
In fact, the symptoms he described are typical of thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger’s disease). The patient said that after discovering the condition, he took it very seriously and sought detailed examination and treatment at a local tertiary hospital. The doctors diagnosed him with thromboangiitis obliterans and recommended hospitalization for treatment. However, during his hospital stay, his condition not only failed to improve but worsened instead. His toes initially turned red, then purple, and pain gradually set in. Eventually, the middle toe and adjacent toes on his left foot began to turn black. The doctors eventually gave him the painful news: due to the uncontrolled worsening of his condition, to prevent the gradual necrosis of his left leg, an amputation of the left leg would be necessary. Upon hearing this news, he was filled with anguish, as the thought of permanently losing his left leg was unbearable. However, as his condition continued to deteriorate, he finally signed the surgical consent form and underwent the amputation. Afterward, the wound healed, and he was discharged from the hospital.
However, over the past six months, what he feared most has come true. Before his discharge, the doctor had warned him to pay special attention to keeping warm and avoiding external injuries, as there was a possibility of recurrence. In recent months, he noticed that the area where his left leg was amputated often experienced dull pain, and his right leg seemed to show symptoms similar to those he experienced five years ago. After extensive searching, the patient came to our hospital for diagnosis and treatment. The doctors said his current condition was in the early stage of peripheral vasculitis and could be effectively treated with two courses of treatment. When he asked the doctor if his right leg would end up like his left leg and require amputation, our doctors kindly informed him that since his condition was still in its early stages, using traditional Chinese medicine for regulation, combined with intravenous administration of drugs to promote blood circulation, dissolve clots, and expand blood vessels, could fully control the condition without the need for amputation. Hearing the doctor's words, he deeply regretted not finding the best treatment option earlier, which led to the permanent loss of his left leg. Now, he vowed to follow the doctor's advice closely and actively cooperate with the treatment so as not to lose his right leg like his left.
After two courses of treatment, the Heilongjiang patient's right foot color largely returned to normal, and the symptoms of soreness and swelling almost disappeared. Before discharge, the doctor told him to take good care of himself at home, avoid hot compress physiotherapy, prevent external injuries, and keep his feet warm. The doctor also provided oral medication for consolidation treatment at home and advised him to have regular check-ups to prevent the progression of the disease.
In fact, when you get sick, you must seek scientific treatment. Shanxi Yikang Peripheral Vasculitis Hospital has over a decade of experience in treating peripheral vasculitis and continues to research its treatment methods, bringing hope to many peripheral vasculitis patients. We wish every patient can receive good treatment and care and recover their health soon!
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