Disease Comparison
Compare similarities and differences between two diseases.
Peripheral Artery Disease
Moderate
2
Symptoms
3
Causes
0
Treatments
5
FAQs
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Conjunctivitis
Moderate
4
Symptoms
0
Causes
0
Treatments
5
FAQs
Overview
Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, occurs when arteries outside the heart become narrowed or blocked, most often reducing blood flow to the legs and feet. Many people have few or no symptoms. When symptoms occur, they may include pain, aching, numbness, or heaviness in the legs during walking. Severe disease can cause poorly healing wounds and tissue damage.
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis, commonly called pink eye, is inflammation or swelling of the conjunctiva, the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye and lining the inside of the eyelids. It may cause redness, watering, irritation, itching, discharge, or discomfort. Conjunctivitis can result from viruses, bacteria, allergies, dry eyes, or exposure to irritating substances.
Symptoms
Shared
None
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Eye Pain Itchy Eyes Red Eyes Watery EyesCauses
Shared
None
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Diagnosis
Peripheral Artery Disease
Doctors diagnose peripheral artery disease using a medical history and physical examination, including checking pulses and circulation in the legs and feet. The ankle-brachial index, which compares blood pressure in the ankle and arm, is commonly used. Additional vascular or imaging tests may be performed when needed to determine the location and severity of narrowed or blocked arteries.
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is usually diagnosed from the eye symptoms and an examination of the eyes. The healthcare provider looks for redness, swelling, discharge, irritation, and other changes in the conjunctiva. The medical history helps distinguish infectious, allergic, and irritant causes. In some cases, especially when symptoms are severe, persistent, recurrent, or unusual, additional testing may be needed to identify an infectious cause or another eye disorder.
Prevention
Peripheral Artery Disease
Risk of peripheral artery disease can be reduced by avoiding tobacco and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, body weight, and activity levels. Regular physical activity and a heart-healthy diet can help reduce atherosclerosis risk. People with diabetes or other cardiovascular risk factors should follow recommended treatment and monitoring plans to protect blood-vessel health.
Conjunctivitis
Good hand hygiene can reduce the spread of infectious conjunctivitis. Avoid touching or rubbing the eyes and do not share towels, cosmetics, eye drops, or other personal items that contact the eyes. Clean hands should be used when applying eye medicines or contact lenses. People with symptoms should follow medical advice about limiting close contact and preventing transmission. Avoiding known allergens and eye irritants can help prevent allergic or irritant conjunctivitis.
Risk Factors
Peripheral Artery Disease
Smoking is the most important risk factor for peripheral artery disease. Risk also increases with older age and conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and previous stroke. A family history of vascular disease and other factors associated with atherosclerosis can also increase risk. Having PAD is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events.
Conjunctivitis
Risk depends on the type of conjunctivitis. Close contact with a person who has viral or bacterial conjunctivitis increases the chance of infection. Children in group settings may be exposed more easily. Allergies, exposure to pollen or other allergens, dry eyes, and contact with irritating substances can increase the risk of noninfectious conjunctivitis. Newborns can develop serious eye infections from bacteria acquired during childbirth.
Treatment
Peripheral Artery Disease
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Conjunctivitis
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