Vascular information from Dr. Bunke
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the knee: The most common cause of knee pain is knee osteoarthritis. The pain may come and go, become worse over time, or come accompanied by other symptoms, including knee stiffness. The [...]
Osteoarthritis 101
Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis form that affects millions of people across the globe. While OA can affect any joint, it often damages the knees, hands, spine, and hips. Also known as wear [...]
Uterine Fibroids 101
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 [...]
Peripheral Arterial Disease Signs
Peripheral Arterial Disease - Symptoms The most common symptom of Peripheral arterial disease is claudication. The fat and cholesterol build up on the artery walls cause a lack of blood flow, causing a condition [...]
Peripheral Arterial Disease 101
Peripheral arterial disease is a subset of vascular disease,also referred to as peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which develops when excessive plaque buildup on the artery walls causes the narrowing of the arteries. The arteries [...]
Patient Transformations with venous disease:spider veins
What are spider veins? Spider veins (venous disease) are the fine, thread-like reddish veins at the surface of the skin. Spider veins are not healthy. Spider veins are often considered a cosmetic issue, but [...]
