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Diagnosis of Varicoceles
Varicocele Diagnosis Your doctor will perform a thorough physical examination, which might reveal a non-tender mass above the testicles to diagnose varicoceles. When the mass is large enough, it feels like a bag of worms. [...]
Complications of varicoceles
What are Varicoceles? Varicoceles is a term used to describe abnormal enlargement of the veins within the scrotum. The veins carry blood from the various body organs back to the heart. Typically, veins have valves [...]
What is Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)?
What is Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)? With modern medication and care, conditions like fibroid tumors have become more treatable and easier to manage. Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), for instance, is a fairly straightforward procedure used [...]
Causes of non healing ulcers and wounds
Non-healing ulcers & wounds do not follow the usual healing process and are referred to as chronic wounds should they persist beyond 3 weeks. Such wounds can be a heavy burden to live with for [...]
Your height & varicose veins
Does height play a role in developing varicose veins? Yes. We initially presented this information in 2018, after a study at Stanford University School of Medicine found a person's height to be a significant risk [...]
What is vascular disease?
What is Vascular Disease? Your body contains an amazing, intricate system of arteries and veins that can contribute to vascular disease if the conditions are right. Arteries bring oxygen-rich blood from the heart to [...]
