Non-healing wounds, hyperhidrosis, and thoracic outlet syndrome are other conditions the Dakota Vascular team treats.
One of the more common causes of non-healing wounds in the legs and feet is peripheral artery disease. A blockage in an artery of the lower limbs means less blood flow to this area. As a result, open sores or cuts don’t receive the nourishment they need to aid healing and form the clots necessary to seal the wound. With less blood flow, the wound may heal at a much slower rate or not at all.
The difference between a wound and a non-healing wound is the timeframe. Non-healing wounds are those that show no improvement for approximately two weeks or more. Additionally, they’re characterized by:
If you believe you have a non-healing wound, please call our office and schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Learn more about limb preservation treatments.
Patients with hyperhidrosis produce excessive sweat without exerting themselves or being in high temperature conditions. There are two types of hyperhidrosis. Focal hyperhidrosis is a genetic skin condition in which the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands become overactive. Secondary hyperhidrosis occurs as a result of a separate medical condition such as diabetes or low blood sugar.
In addition to sweating beyond normal or expected levels, hyperhidrosis most often:
Some patients may also experience an itching sensation in the affected areas.
For most patients, hyperhidrosis can be treated non-surgically. In extreme cases, surgery may be required. Learn more about treatment options.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a group of disorders that result from the compression of blood vessels and nerves of the lower neck and upper chest area. There are three main disorders in this group:
Symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome vary depending on the specific disorder or combination of disorders, but most patients encounter similar symptoms such as:
Thoracic outlet syndrome can often be treated non-surgically. Learn more about possible treatments.
Dakota Vascular is a physician-owned clinic with the Midwest’s premier specialists for treating arterial and venous disease. We are an equal opportunity employer.
3801 S Elmwood Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105