Buerger' s disease generally occurs in male smokers of age 20 to 40. But nowadays the number of women affected with this disease is also increasing (as no. of tobacco addicted women is increasing).

The person suffering with Buerger' s disease (in arms) experiences pain and weakness in the hands and arms. The other symptoms are swelling in the hand and sores on the fingers. Sometimes, fingers become pale when they are exposed to cold. Low blood flow to your hands and fingers make them vulnerable to infections. Even sense of feeling is also reduced with this disease (unable to feel a cut in the finger).

Though it is not established that what triggers Buerger' s disease, eventually people diagnosed with this disease have been reported either cigarettes smokers or used other form of tobacco. So, abandoning any form of tobacco is the best way to stop this disease.

There is no cure for this disease. Treatments are available to lessen the symptoms of the disease. Surgery is also performed to control the pain. Sometimes amputation is also required for the affected fingers (Gangrene condition, when tissues of fingers started die).

Above description should be quiet enough to make you understand the truth. So, it' s better to quit smoking for a better life. Be it your hands or heart or lungs, ultimately you will be the sufferer. Quit smoking.