6, 5, 2016

Are Stasis Ulcers or Leg Wounds Caused Varicose Veins?

2020-12-19T01:41:45-08:00

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70% of chronic leg wounds are a result of long standing varicose veins and underlying venous insufficiency. Ulcers, or leg wounds are usually preceded by changes of the skin such as a brownish skin discoloration around the ankles and stasis dermatitis. A venous leg […]

Are Stasis Ulcers or Leg Wounds Caused Varicose Veins?2020-12-19T01:41:45-08:00

Common Misconceptions… Do I have spider veins or varicose veins?

2020-12-19T01:54:10-08:00

Common Misconceptions… Do I have spider veins or varicose veins?

 

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There is a common misconception of what varicose and spider veins really are. It may be embarrassing for some to admit that they have […]

Common Misconceptions… Do I have spider veins or varicose veins?2020-12-19T01:54:10-08:00

23, 10, 2015

WORLD THROMBOSIS DAY

2021-11-03T23:42:59-07:00

WORLD THROMBOSIS DAY

Recognized on 13 October, World Thrombosis Day (WTD) focuses attention on the often overlooked and misunderstood disease of thrombosis. With hundreds of educational events in countries around the world, WTD and its partners place a global spotlight on thrombosis as an urgent and growing health problem.

Thrombosis is the formation of potentially deadly blood […]

WORLD THROMBOSIS DAY2021-11-03T23:42:59-07:00

7, 5, 2015

30, 3, 2015

20, 1, 2015

Recognize Signs of Venous Disease

2021-11-04T14:43:12-07:00

Recognize the signs and symptoms of venous disease:

heavy, tired and aching legs

swollen legs and or ankles

cramping in the legs

dull or sharp pain in the calf

varicose veins and spider veins

red or warm veins

itching around the veins

skin changes around the ankles such as pigmentation, brownish discoloration, eczema, new red and blue veins, breakdown of the skin

 

Recognize Signs of Venous Disease2021-11-04T14:43:12-07:00

20, 11, 2014

15, 10, 2014

Muscle Hernia or Varicose Veins?

2022-01-04T04:16:53-08:00

Muscle herniations of the legs frequently are confused with varicose veins. Patients may present with bulging along the outer part of the shin, that looks like a varicose vein. It may or may not be painful. It goes away with flexing the foot (pointing your toes to your head).  But, to experienced vein care […]

Muscle Hernia or Varicose Veins?2022-01-04T04:16:53-08:00

World Thrombosis Day

2014-10-14T16:49:44-07:00

Venous thrombosis is an extremely important condition, that we take very seriously at La Jolla Vein Care. Since we deal with veins, we frequently diagnose this condition  in our office.  This condition always requires attentions, as consequences can be severe and life-threatening in some cases.  The following about World Thrombosis Day, which is a movement […]

World Thrombosis Day2014-10-14T16:49:44-07:00
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