Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) affects a substantial portion of individuals aged over 50. While not everyone with PAD needs vascular procedures, recognizing the importance of accurate diagnosis and proactive management is key to minimizing risks and ensuring a healthier life. This article aims to unravel the complexities of PAD, exploring its symptoms, causes, […]
Soothing swelling: A comprehensive guide to understanding and managing lymphedema
Swelling, or edema, in the legs can be a concerning symptom with underlying implications. In this blog post, we’ll explore the causes and symptoms of swelling, including the distinct condition of lymphedema. We’ll also […]
Millions of women around the world are affected by the development of uterine fibroids each year. While it is not a life-threatening condition in itself, the symptoms and potential complications that come with it make it such a pressing medical concern for affected individuals.
As only women will usually possess a uterus, […]
Varicose Veins and Venous Reflux Disease
Varicose veins are the twisted, bulging veins just beneath the surface of the skin. Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that you can see just under the surface of the skin. These veins usually occur in the legs, but they also can form in other parts […]
As we’ve seen, there is a very wide range of causes that may contribute to the formation and persistence of non healing ulcers and wounds. It follows that the methods or treatment options at the disposal of healthcare professionals will also be varied. Doctors will discuss the available […]
After care for foam sclerotherapy
After Treatment Care
You will be instructed on how long to wear compression stockings after foam sclerotherapy treatment, depending on the size of the veins that are treated. Most patients wear thigh-high compression stockings continuously for 1-3 days, then another 7 days.
For the first […]
Varicose veins are swollen, blue, bulging, twisted, superficial (those closest to the skin) veins of the leg. High pressure inside the superficial veins of the leg causes varicose veins, but genetics are thought to play a large, contributing role. As many as 40 million Americans have varicose veins. Left untreated, varicose veins may […]
Physical activity and exercise provides a wide range of benefits for vascular health and may help to avoid evolution of mild cases of varicose veins. In fact, exercise is considered to be a fundamental element in improving the symptomatology of patients affected by varicose veins. A sedentary person diagnosed with this medical condition […]
Most vein disease is not visible to the naked eye, but can be detected in a leg vein ultrasound.
What Leg Vein Ultrasound Can Uncover About Your Veins: blood clots and leaky valves
We can see beneath the surface of the skin with an ultrasound. Duplex ultrasound combines Doppler flow information […]
The restless leg syndrome was a reported symptom in 30% of people who suffer from varicose veins, in our study.
Those who suffer from varicose veins often report a feeling of restless leg syndrome, especially at night when in bed. In our study, about 30% of patients […]
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