A venous leg ulcer is a skin condition in which wounds form and reveal the flesh underneath. This is caused by improper blood flow in the veins. Since they are most common in older people, venous ulcers are a big problem for institutions like nursing homes. Skin ulcers occur mostly around the leg area, particularly […]
How Can Compression Help to Treat My Veins?
Varicose veins are a medical condition that affect many people as they age. However, women suffer from these sometimes painful, bulging bluish veins more often than men. These troublesome veins are usually seen right below the skin’s surface and are found primarily in the legs. They can cause pain, swelling, itching, restlessness or numbness. There […]
When to Consider Conservative Treatment
As everyone who has suffered from venous disease for an extended period of time can attest, venous disease can ruin your life. There is very little that you do that does not involve your legs to some extent. In addition to making your waking hours miserable, venous disease in the legs can make it difficult […]
When to Consider a Radiofrequency Ablation Procedure
Venous problems like spider veins and varicose veins develop as the result of countless conditions within the body. While the causes may be different, the result tends to be similar; venous disease can manifest visible symptoms in legs, the face, arms and anywhere else on the body. Some treatments exist to treat venous disease, which […]
Sclerotherapy for Non-Surgical Vein Removal
Sclerotherapy is a safe and proven effective treatment for varicose and spider veins. The procedure involves injecting a solution into the vein, which affects the blood vessel’s lining. Consequently, the vein swells and sticks together, gradually turning into scar tissue that will fade away. If you are planning to have sclerotherapy, you need to do […]
The Benefits of Having Veins Diagnosed and Treated by a Vein Specialist
Veins are the passages that carry blood through our bodies. This allows everything from nutrients to life-sustaining oxygen to travel to every cell in the body. While a general practitioner can usually diagnose vein conditions, there are several benefits to having a vein specialist diagnose your veins. Everything from more successful treatments to the remission […]
Am I a Good Candidate for Endovenous Laser Ablation
Varicose veins are a painful medical condition that causes unsightly bulging veins in the legs. Since varicose veins are primarily caused by a lack of blood flow, the problem will only get worse if left untreated. While there are several popular and effective treatment options for varicose veins, one of the most common procedures used […]
Get Smooth Legs for Summer with Sclerotherapy
Summertime comes with short skirts and swimsuits, but you may be feeling self-conscious about your legs if you have spider veins. While usually harmless, spider veins can be unsightly and bring about uncomfortable questions from others. If you want to get rid of varicose veins, sclerotherapy may be just the right treatment for you. What […]
What is Edema and What Causes It?
Many types of swelling in the body can be considered edema. The body reacts to injury or inflammation by swelling. While some types of edema localize to one part of the body, it also occurs throughout the body. Whenever small blood vessels leak fluid into neighboring tissues, swelling and edema occur. What Causes Edema? Edema […]
Can Conservative Therapy Help Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis refers to the formation of a blood clot in one of the deep veins, usually a leg vein. Preventing deep vein thrombosis is important, because if the blood clot breaks loose and travels to the lungs, it can cause a pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary embolisms are life-threatening emergencies. Causes of Deep Vein Thrombosis […]
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