Due to its thicker wall, a collapsed balloon that contains less fluid is more difficult to break than one distended with water. [woundcareadvisor.com]

Excess fat compresses and tries to collapse the vein. [podiatrytoday.com]

Also determine if the patient has comorbidities that may exacerbate CVI, including PAD, renal failure, venous thrombosis, lymphedema, diabetes mellitus, heart failure, or malnutrition. (See CVI risk factors by clicking the PDF icon above .) [woundcareadvisor.com]

Symptom increases were most commonly due to diarrhea (32%), muscle/abdominal pain and/or headache (37%), weakness/fatigue (20%), peripheral neuropathy (20%), dermatological problems (eg, rash/itch — 15%), and nausea (15%). 5,6 Fleming and colleagues used [o-wm.com]

Some of the other causes of leg pain include bone or joint disorders, low back problems such as arthritis or disc degeneration with compression of nerves, neuropathy, infection, arterial insufficiency (blockage of arteries carrying blood to the legs), [tennesseeveincare.com]

Other common medical conditions included depression (n 35), hypertension (n 32), arthritis (n 26), hepatitis C (n 25), bronchitis (n 20), and peripheral neuropathies (n 16). None of the participants had vascular lesions associated with hepatitis C. [o-wm.com]

An accurate history and physical examination with special reference to venous and arterial disease, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis is performed in all patients. [anzsvs.org.au]

[…] ulcers, or stasis ulcers, account for 80 percent of lower extremity ulcerations. 1 Less common etiologies for lower extremity ulcerations include arterial insufficiency; prolonged pressure; diabetic neuropathy; and systemic illness such as rheumatoid arthritis [aafp.org]

Two common types of pain for patients with HIV disease are musculoskeletal pain and peripheral neuropathy. Pain can impair functional mobility and limit physical activity. [o-wm.com]

Chronic leg ulcer impacts the quality of life in a number of ways such as reduced mobility, pain, unpleasant odor, sleep disturbances, social isolation, etc. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The 10 most prevalent HIV-related symptoms were muscle aches, depression, thirst, weakness, fear/worries, fatigue, dry mouth, difficulty concentrating, gas/bloating, and painful joints. [o-wm.com]

The 10 most prevalent HIV-related symptoms were muscle aches, depression, thirst, weakness, fear/worries, fatigue, dry mouth, difficulty concentrating, gas/bloating, and painful joints. [o-wm.com]

ankle reflexes, affecting the person’s ability to walk, work, and participate in activities. [o-wm.com]

[…] that occurs as a result of HIV/AIDS, some antiretroviral therapy, disorders such as alcoholism, diabetes mellitus, and nutritional problems. 17 Distal symmetrical polyneuropathy can cause non-painful paresthesias, abnormalities of pain and temperature [o-wm.com]

Chronic leg ulcer impacts the quality of life in a number of ways such as reduced mobility, pain, unpleasant odor, sleep disturbances, social isolation, etc. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Information about peripheral neuropathy was taken from the medical record and self-report. Physical assessment of peripheral neuropathy should be examined since it is prevalent in HIV-positive persons. [o-wm.com]