Will Leg Ulcers Heal On Their Own?
Will Leg Ulcers Heal On Their Own? Blog, Leg Ulcers, Vein Treatment For individuals suffering from leg ulcers, pain can be severe. Many wonder whether these sores will heal on their own. In fact, without the right treatment, complications can develop, and ulcers could recur. Understanding why these ulcers form and the options available to treat […]
7 Causes for Leg Swelling
7 Causes for Leg Swelling Blog, Swollen Legs When you have retention of fluid in your leg tissues it causes leg swelling known as peripheral edema and you may require vein treatment. Other than vein health, problems with your circulatory system can cause this problem as well as problems with your kidneys or lymphatic system. […]
How Are Leg Ulcers Treated?
How Are Leg Ulcers Treated? Blog, Leg Ulcers, Vein Treatment How Are Leg Ulcers Treated? Venous leg ulcers are open wounds or unhealed sores that can develop on your leg. Without treatment, these painful sores can be slow to heal or come back after they have healed. Fortunately, vein doctors can provide treatment for leg ulcers. Leg […]
Can Varicose Veins Cause Blood Clots?
Can Varicose Veins Cause Blood Clots? Blog, Varicose Veins The Basics of Varicose Veins and Blood Clots Varicose veins and blood clots are two separate and distinct conditions. Discolored, bulging, and often painful veins, varicose veins arise when blood backs up and pools in certain bodily tissues. This is usually caused by a loss of elasticity […]
When to See a Vein Specialist About Leg Swelling
When to See a Vein Specialist About Leg Swelling Blog, Swollen Legs, Vein Treatment Swelling that occurs around the ankles and near the calves can be an early indicator that serious problems are occurring. However, leg swelling could just be a temporary condition that is caused by a minor injury or from sitting too long. […]
Why Does Lymphedema Cause Fatigue?
Why Does Lymphedema Cause Fatigue? Blog, Lymphedema Your lymph system is an interconnected network of nodes and tubes or vessels that plays an integral role in the body’s immune system and also serves to drain away excess fluids, waste, and toxins that collect in the body’s soft tissues. The lymph fluid inside the tubes and […]
Can Running Cause Varicose Veins?
Can Running Cause Varicose Veins? Blog, Varicose Veins If you have varicose veins, you may be familiar with symptoms like aching and fatigue that tend to be more common with physical activity. And that might lead you to believe that being more physically active and engaging in activities like running and jogging is bad for […]
Are Varicose Veins Harmful?
Are Varicose Veins Harmful? Blog, Swollen Legs, Varicose Veins, Vein Center About 25 million people in the U.S. have varicose veins, and for many, these ugly, purplish-blue, bulging veins may be considered no more than a cosmetic concern, making their legs, ankle or feet look old and unattractive. But the fact is, varicose veins can […]
Can Weightlifting Cause Varicose Veins?
Can Weightlifting Cause Varicose Veins? Blog, Varicose Veins If you have varicose veins or if you’re concerned about your vein health, you probably know that getting regular exercise is one of the best ways to maintain healthy circulation in your veins and in your arteries too. Generally speaking, when you’re active, your entire circulatory system […]
Living Well with Lymphedema: Treatment to Improve Your Quality of Life
Living Well with Lymphedema: Treatment to Improve Your Quality of Life Blog, Lymphedema Lymphedema is a chronic condition brought about by cancer treatment in many individuals. Its most common symptom is swelling of one or more of your extremities, such as leg(s) or arm(s). Swelling can also appear in lymph nodes in the neck, head or […]