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What is critical limb ischemia?

What should you know about it?

Critical limb ischemia happens when there’s a severe blockage in the blood flow to your hands, legs, or feet. It can lead to constant pain, numbness, and sores that take a long time to heal. This condition is serious and can increase the risk of heart problems, limb loss, or even life fatality.

symptoms

What are the symptoms of critical limb ischemia?

The most common sign of chronic limb-threatening ischemia is rest pain in the foot or leg, often bad enough to wake you during the night. To ease the pain, you might find yourself hanging your leg off the bed or walking around. Some people may not feel pain but notice other warning signs such as:

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Persistent Pain in the Legs or Feet

You may feel constant pain or burning in your legs, feet, or toes—even while resting. This pain often worsens at night and may ease slightly when you hang your leg off the bed or stand up.

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Non-Healing Sores or Ulcers

Small cuts or sores on your feet or toes may not heal properly. These wounds can become infected and are slow to improve, even with basic care.

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Discoloration of the Skin

The skin on your toes or feet may turn pale, bluish, or dark in color, especially when lying down. This happens due to poor blood circulation.

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Gangrene

In severe cases, lack of blood flow can cause the skin and tissue to die, leading to gangrene. This may appear as black or discolored areas on the foot or toes and requires immediate medical attention.

diagnosis

How is critical limb ischemia condition diagnosed?

Your doctor may use one or more of the following tests to find out where the blood flow is blocked in cases of critical limb ischemia (CLI):

treatment options

What are the treatment options for critical limb ischemia?

Critical limb ischemia needs quick treatment. Improving blood flow to your hands and feet can lower the risk of needing an amputation. Your doctor might suggest:

Peripheral Angioplasty and stenting

A small balloon is gently inserted through a small opening in the groin. It’s then inflated one or more times to help widen the artery. After the artery is opened with a balloon, small metal mesh tubes are placed inside to help keep it open and support the blood vessel.

Bypass Surgery

Bypass surgery is a procedure performed to improve blood flow to the limbs when arteries are severely narrowed or blocked. In this surgery, a healthy blood vessel taken from another part of the body or a synthetic graft is used to create a new route around the blocked artery. This allows blood to reach the affected area more effectively.

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FAQs

These are the most commonly asked questions about Critical Limb Ischemia Treatment If you have any other questions, please Get in touch

Yes. CLI requires prompt medical attention. Delaying treatment can lead to serious complications, including tissue damage or limb amputation.
While there’s no permanent cure, CLI can be managed effectively with timely treatment, especially if the blood flow is restored early. Long-term management includes controlling risk factors like diabetes and smoking.
Quit smoking, manage diabetes and blood pressure, stay active (as advised by your doctor), take prescribed medications, and attend regular check-ups.
Yes, although it often starts in one limb, CLI can affect more than one limb if the underlying circulation problems are not treated.

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