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			\| name = Obliterating endarteritis
			\| image = [[File:Organic_and_functional_nervous_diseases;_a_text-book_of_neurology_(1913)_(14781450302).jpg\|250px]]
			\| caption = Illustration of vascular changes in obliterating endarteritis
			\| field = [[Vascular medicine]]
			\| synonyms = Endarteritis obliterans
			\| symptoms = [[Claudication]], [[pain]], [[ulceration]]
			\| complications = [[Gangrene]], [[tissue necrosis]]
			\| onset = Variable, often gradual
			\| duration = Chronic
			\| causes = [[Atherosclerosis]], [[autoimmune disorders]], [[smoking]]
			\| risks = [[Smoking]], [[diabetes]], [[hypertension]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Angiography]], [[Doppler ultrasound]]
			\| differential = [[Peripheral artery disease]], [[Buerger's disease]]
			\| prevention = [[Smoking cessation]], [[control of diabetes]], [[exercise]]
			\| treatment = [[Medications]], [[surgery]], [[lifestyle changes]]
			\| prognosis = Variable, depends on severity and treatment
			\| frequency = Common in smokers and individuals with [[diabetes]]
			}}
	'''Obliterating endarteritis''' is a pathological condition characterized by the inflammation and subsequent occlusion of the inner layer of an artery. This condition is often associated with various diseases such as [[syphilis]], [[tuberculosis]], and [[rheumatoid arthritis]].		'''Obliterating endarteritis''' is a pathological condition characterized by the inflammation and subsequent occlusion of the inner layer of an artery. This condition is often associated with various diseases such as [[syphilis]], [[tuberculosis]], and [[rheumatoid arthritis]].

	== Causes ==		== Causes ==

	The primary cause of obliterating endarteritis is the inflammation of the inner layer of an artery. This inflammation can be triggered by various factors, including:		The primary cause of obliterating endarteritis is the inflammation of the inner layer of an artery. This inflammation can be triggered by various factors, including:

	* [[Infection]]: Certain infections, particularly syphilis and tuberculosis, can lead to obliterating endarteritis.		* [[Infection]]: Certain infections, particularly syphilis and tuberculosis, can lead to obliterating endarteritis.
	* [[Autoimmune diseases]]: Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis can also cause this condition.		* [[Autoimmune diseases]]: Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis can also cause this condition.
	* [[Vascular diseases]]: Diseases that affect the blood vessels, such as [[atherosclerosis]], can also lead to obliterating endarteritis.		* [[Vascular diseases]]: Diseases that affect the blood vessels, such as [[atherosclerosis]], can also lead to obliterating endarteritis.

	== Symptoms ==		== Symptoms ==

	The symptoms of obliterating endarteritis can vary depending on the affected artery. However, common symptoms include:		The symptoms of obliterating endarteritis can vary depending on the affected artery. However, common symptoms include:

	* Pain in the affected area		* Pain in the affected area
	* Reduced blood flow to the affected area		* Reduced blood flow to the affected area
	* Swelling and inflammation		* Swelling and inflammation

	== Diagnosis ==		== Diagnosis ==

	Diagnosis of obliterating endarteritis typically involves a combination of physical examination, medical history, and imaging tests. These may include:		Diagnosis of obliterating endarteritis typically involves a combination of physical examination, medical history, and imaging tests. These may include:

	* [[Angiography]]: This imaging test uses X-rays and a special dye to visualize the blood vessels.		* [[Angiography]]: This imaging test uses X-rays and a special dye to visualize the blood vessels.
	* [[Ultrasound]]: This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels.		* [[Ultrasound]]: This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels.
	* [[MRI]]: This imaging test uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the blood vessels.		* [[MRI]]: This imaging test uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the blood vessels.

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==

	Treatment for obliterating endarteritis typically involves managing the underlying cause of the condition. This may include:		Treatment for obliterating endarteritis typically involves managing the underlying cause of the condition. This may include:

	* [[Antibiotics]]: If the condition is caused by an infection, antibiotics may be prescribed.		* [[Antibiotics]]: If the condition is caused by an infection, antibiotics may be prescribed.
	* [[Anti-inflammatory drugs]]: These drugs can help reduce inflammation and pain.		* [[Anti-inflammatory drugs]]: These drugs can help reduce inflammation and pain.
	* [[Surgery]]: In severe cases, surgery may be required to remove the affected portion of the artery.		* [[Surgery]]: In severe cases, surgery may be required to remove the affected portion of the artery.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

	* [[Arteritis]]		* [[Arteritis]]
	* [[Vasculitis]]		* [[Vasculitis]]
	* [[Inflammation]]		* [[Inflammation]]

	[[Category:Medical conditions]]		[[Category:Medical conditions]]
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	[[Category:Inflammatory diseases]]		[[Category:Inflammatory diseases]]
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'''Obliterating endarteritis''' is a pathological condition characterized by the inflammation and subsequent occlusion of the inner layer of an artery. This condition is often associated with various diseases such as [[syphilis]], [[tuberculosis]], and [[rheumatoid arthritis]].

== Causes ==

The primary cause of obliterating endarteritis is the inflammation of the inner layer of an artery. This inflammation can be triggered by various factors, including:

* [[Infection]]: Certain infections, particularly syphilis and tuberculosis, can lead to obliterating endarteritis.
* [[Autoimmune diseases]]: Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis can also cause this condition.
* [[Vascular diseases]]: Diseases that affect the blood vessels, such as [[atherosclerosis]], can also lead to obliterating endarteritis.

== Symptoms ==

The symptoms of obliterating endarteritis can vary depending on the affected artery. However, common symptoms include:

* Pain in the affected area
* Reduced blood flow to the affected area
* Swelling and inflammation

== Diagnosis ==

Diagnosis of obliterating endarteritis typically involves a combination of physical examination, medical history, and imaging tests. These may include:

* [[Angiography]]: This imaging test uses X-rays and a special dye to visualize the blood vessels.
* [[Ultrasound]]: This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels.
* [[MRI]]: This imaging test uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the blood vessels.

== Treatment ==

Treatment for obliterating endarteritis typically involves managing the underlying cause of the condition. This may include:

* [[Antibiotics]]: If the condition is caused by an infection, antibiotics may be prescribed.
* [[Anti-inflammatory drugs]]: These drugs can help reduce inflammation and pain.
* [[Surgery]]: In severe cases, surgery may be required to remove the affected portion of the artery.

== See also ==

* [[Arteritis]]
* [[Vasculitis]]
* [[Inflammation]]

[[Category:Medical conditions]]
[[Category:Vascular diseases]]
[[Category:Inflammatory diseases]]

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