By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Durban specialist vascular surgeon Dr Vinesh Padayachy has warned that lifestyle and genetic factors are driving alarming rates of vascular and heart diseases within South Africa's Indian communities. Conditions such as blocked arteries, aneurysms, and diabetic foot complications can lead to severe health crises, including limb loss and strokes, if left untreated. According to Dr Padayachy, the local Indian population is particularly vulnerable to the "thin fat" problem, characterized by slender limbs coupled with a high-risk abdominal fat distribution. He explains why citizens should never ignore recurring pain or cramping in the calves while walking...

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Durban specialist vascular surgeon Dr Vinesh Padayachy has warned that lifestyle and genetic factors are driving alarming rates of vascular and heart diseases within South Africa's Indian communities. Conditions such as blocked arteries, aneurysms, and diabetic foot complications can lead to severe health crises, including limb loss and strokes, if left untreated. According to Dr Padayachy, the local Indian population is particularly vulnerable to the "thin fat" problem, characterized by slender limbs coupled with a high-risk abdominal fat distribution. He explains why citizens should never ignore recurring pain or cramping in the calves while walking...</p>

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