Signs and Symptoms of Conditions

Question 1

What are signs and symptoms of Chronic Arterial Insufficiency?

Answer 1

• Intermittent claudication
• Cool Skin
• Diminished or Absent
• Shiny, thin, and dry skin, along with hair loss on the legs.
• Delayed Wound Healing

Question 2

What are signs and symptoms of Acute Arterial Insufficiency?

Answer 2

• Sudden onset of severe pain (throbbing or stabbing)
• Pallor or cyanosis of limb
• Diminished or absent pulses
• Cool limb
• Weakness or numbness in affected limb

Question 3

What are signs and symptoms of Chronic Venous Insufficiency?

Answer 3

• Persistent swelling (especially lower legs and ankles)
• Pain or aching that worsens after long periods of standing or sitting
• Discolouration, thickening and inflammation of the skin
• Non-healing wounds usually around the ankles

Question 4

What are signs and symptoms of Acute Venous Insufficiency?

Answer 4

• Rapid onset of swelling in the affected limb
• Pain or tenderness in the limb accompanied by heaviness or aching
• Warm and red skin
• Enlarged veins (varicose veins)

Question 5

What are signs and symptoms of Infected Lymph Nodes?

Answer 5

• Swollen lymph nodes
• Redness and warmth over affected lymph node area
• Pain and tenderness over the affected lymph node area
• Symptoms indicated infection (temperature, fever)

Question 6

What are signs and symptoms of Cancerous Lymph Nodes?

Answer 6

• Enlarged and hard lymph nodes
• Not tender and painless
• Fixed nodes (immobile)
• Systemic symptoms (Weight loss, fatigue)