What is Arteriovenous Fistula Disorder?
Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) disorder is an abnormal link or relation between an artery and vein. In this condition blood directly flows from an artery into a vein. In some cases like hemodialysis arteriovenous fistula are created to be useful in dialysis. Arteriovenous fistula provides good blood flow for dialysis, has low risk of infection, clot, it is better than other access types and helps people with kidney disorders in dialysis. These abnormal links are hereditary and can develop in anywhere in the body, but mostly these are seen in arms and legs. These links differ in size, length, number and location. Arteriovenous fistula can be also caused due to injury that damages artery and vein which are side by side. If arteriovenous fistula is not treated or left untreated may lead to several complications. Some complications caused due to untreated arteriovenous fistula are
- Blood clots
- Pain
- Heart failure
- Bleeding
- Subarachnoid hemorrhage
When AVF formed in brain it is called Brain Dural Fistula or BDAVF. Arteriovenous Fistula formed in lungs is called pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula. Doctors suggest some tests like duplex ultrasound, computerized tomography angiogram and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) to look for arteriovenous fistula.
Causes and Symptoms of Arteriovenous Fistula :
Causes
Some causes of Arteriovenous Fistula are
- Cardiac catheterization (AVF is caused due to complication of cardiac catheterization procedure)
- Injuries that penetrate the skin
- Congenital condition (some people are born with AVF)
- Genetics / hereditary
- Rupture of artery into a vein
- Inflammatory necrosis of adjacent vessels
- Intentionally created for hemodialysis (cimino fistula )
In rare cases liver diseases or lung injury can also cause arteriovenous fistula.
Symptoms
Many people with Arteriovenous Fistula do not have any symptoms while some have. Some symptoms of Arteriovenous Fistula are
- Bulging veins
- Swelling in arms or legs
- Decreased flow
- Heart failure
- Fatigue
Some symptoms of pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula are
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest pain
- Nosebleeds
- Difficulty exercising
- Clubbing of fingers
- Blueness of the skin
Some Arteriovenous Fistula formed in different locations may not show symptoms but can cause severe health complications. Early detection of Arteriovenous Fistula can reduce the risk of complications and helps in fast recovery and treatment.
Homeopathy treatment for Arteriovenous Fistula problems :
Homeopathy is a holistic treatment effective in treating Arteriovenous Fistula and its types. Homeopathy treatment uses natural substances like from plants, vegetables and natural based substances. Homeopathy treatment for Arteriovenous Fistula has no side effects, non addictive and is safe to use. Homeopathy treatment for Arteriovenous Fistula not just focuses on the problem but treats the person has whole. Homeopathic remedies for Arteriovenous Fistula aim to treat the root cause of the problem to avoid them from coming back. People should take long term treatment for Arteriovenous Fistula to heal the condition. Professional homeopath suggests treatment for Arteriovenous Fistula after individual examination and based on symptoms of the individual.