Can Leg Ulcers Lead to Amputation?
Can Leg Ulcers Lead to Amputation? Blog, Leg Ulcers, Lymphedema Leg ulcers are serious. In fact, they can even lead to amputation. The good news is that, while leg ulcers can lead to amputation of part of the leg, these stubborn sores rarely lead to the loss of a foot or leg. This is because advances […]
Varicose Veins in the Workplace: 3 Ways to Improve Circulation
Varicose Veins in the Workplace: 3 Ways to Improve Circulation Blog, Varicose Veins If you have varicose veins – or if you’re worried you might get them in the future – you’ve probably seen all the data that show how bad it can be to sit for long periods of time. In fact, numerous studies have shown […]
How Do You Treat an Ulcer on the Leg?
How Do You Treat an Ulcer on the Leg? Blog, Leg Ulcers Leg ulcers are long-lasting, chronic sores that can develop on the lower legs. Also known as venous ulcers or stasis ulcers, these sores can take more than four to six weeks to heal. With appropriate treatment, though, leg ulcers should heal within three to […]
Can a Blood Clot in Your Leg Dissolve on Its Own?
Many patients are curious to know whether a blood clot that has developed in the leg can dissolve on its own or does it require them to undergo a minimally invasive vein treatment procedure. After all, it formed naturally maybe the body can heal itself naturally. Unfortunately, answering this question is more difficult than providing a “yes” […]
How Painful can Varicose Veins Be?
How Painful can Varicose Veins Be? Blog, Varicose Veins Varicose veins are an extremely common problem that anyone can develop at any age. While this common vein problem usually isn’t painful and rarely symptomatic, sometimes it does cause pain and discomfort. Pain caused by varicose veins often goes unnoticed because it can be mistaken for other, […]
Are Spider Veins a Sign of Deeper Vascular Disease?
Are Spider Veins a Sign of Deeper Vascular Disease? Blog, Spider Veins Spider veins are a common problem affecting millions of people all over the United States. Not only are these veins embarrassing, but they may also signal the presence of more serious vein disease. What Are Spider Veins? Spider veins are abnormal veins that […]
What are the risk factors of deep vein thrombosis?
What are the risk factors of deep vein thrombosis? Blog, DVT A patient with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has a blood clot that has formed in a vein deep within the body. This is a medical emergency. The potential danger of a DVT is a pulmonary embolism. This occurs when a blood clot breaks […]
Is Vein Disease Hereditary?
Is Vein Disease Hereditary? Blog, Vein Disease Blog When it comes to the health of veins and the entire vascular system, some people seem to have better “luck” than others. But is that really the case? It may not be luck, per se, but it could be genetics. In short, vein disease can be hereditary. […]
What is Reflux in the Veins?
What is Reflux in the Veins? Blog, Vein Health If you experienced sudden changes to your skin tone, swelling in your legs, ankles or arms, painful and bulging veins, or red inflammation around your veins, it could be a sign that you are suffering from a vein disease known as venous reflux. Learning more about venous reflux […]
The Seriousness of Vein Disease
The Seriousness of Vein Disease Blog, Vein Disease Blog Currently, there are millions of people all across the country are suffering from some form of vein disease. Many of these people don’t seek treatment for it because they believe it is a relatively minor problem, but that is a decision that could have serious and potentially […]