Doctor says coldness and pain in the limbs may be sign of a serious condition
Doctor says coldness and pain in the limbs may be sign of a serious condition
2022-12-14
The cold winter weather is already here, and for some, that might mean the onset of a serious condition they are unaware of. One doctor is advising those who feel coldness and pain in their limbs to seek immediate medical attention, as the condition may be a sign of narrowed or restricted arteries. If you’re heading outdoors, remember to dress warm, and if you feel numbness or pain from the cold, check with a doctor as soon as possible.
Older adults enjoy exercising in the park, but may experience coldness in the limbs when doing so in the winter. Doctors warn that the feeling of cold feet may be an indication of a serious problem such as deep vein thrombosis, and that if you are unsure, you should consult with a physician.
Mr. Kuo
Patient
My ankle was swollen. It swelled by about 2 to 3 centimeters. I thought, “Oh, this must be some type of bone problem.” Who would have thought that it was due to thrombosis?
Mrs. Chang
Patient
At first there was nothing wrong with me, but then there was such unbearable pain that I rushed to the emergency room. They ran tests and found out that it was thrombosis.
Taichung residents Mr. Kuo, 80, and Mrs. Chang, 72, both have histories of high blood pressure. Recently they both experienced coldness and pain in their legs, but had no idea it was a serious medical condition known as peripheral arterial occlusive disease, which is a blockage or narrowing of an artery in the legs.
Hsu Chung-ho
Physician
If there’s sudden coldness and pain in the lower limbs, the face has become pale or purplish, regular activity is affected, and there’s no strong pulse, medical attention should be sought immediately.
The doctor said that the condition mainly affects people 45 and older, and that those with histories of atrial fibrillation should pay particularly close attention to warning signs.
Hsu Chung-ho
Physician
Some patients with atrial fibrillation are prescribed anticoagulants, but they may not always take their medication, which is often the cause of blood clots.
With colder weather setting in for the season, doctors advise those experiencing coldness and pain in their limbs to check with a doctor, especially for those with a history of heart conditions.
天冷下肢冰冷疼痛 小心急性「腳中風」恐截肢
2022-12-14
天冷注意保暖，也別輕忽身體發出的警訊，尤其下肢突發性的疼痛冰冷，很有可能是「腳中風」！台中有2名長者，因為腳痛難耐，就醫後發現下肢嚴重「血栓」，造成了急性「周邊動脈阻塞」，好在緊急治療，才免於截肢的命運。
長輩們一早來到公園做操暖身，但冬天到來，手腳冰冷，可別輕忽身體發出的警訊。
[[患者 郭先生]]
“腳踝有腫脹，腫了差不多有兩、三公分，想說這腳踝腫脹都是骨骼的問題，怎麼會想到是血栓的問題。”
[[患者 張女士]]
“一開始我也都沒什麼，就是痛得受不了就跑到急診，檢查出來是血栓。”
台中80歲的郭先生及72歲的張女士，過去都有高血壓病史，前陣子右下肢突然冰冷疼痛，沒想到是罹患了「急性周邊動脈阻塞」，也就是所謂的「腳中風」。
[[中國附醫周邊血管科主任 徐中和]]
“如果有下肢突發性的疼痛冰冷，甚至顏色看起來已經變白、都已經發紫，甚至影響到活動，或者自己摸自己的脈搏都沒有(感覺明顯)在跳動，就要趕快到急診。”
醫師提醒，腳中風通常以45歲以上患者居多，而原先就有心房顫動的病患，也得更加小心。
[[中國附醫周邊血管科主任 徐中和]]
“有一些心房顫動的病患雖然有開立抗凝血劑，但是(他們)可能有時候吃有時候不吃，這也是常常造成血栓的原因。”
低溫來襲，民眾除了做足保暖，也別忘了留意身體狀況。
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