8Circulation Disorders
When blood vessels are blocked or damaged, the body might have difficulty transporting the infection-fighting elements, which are necessary for fighting small infections. Thus, a small cut would become a deep ulcer. This subsequently exposures bone and deep tissue to bacteria causing osteomyelitis. Common illnesses that might impair blood circulation include sickle cell disease, peripheral artery disease, and poorly controlled diabetes. Early treatments are important because these conditions are dangerous and might cause serious complications. [8]
