Unlike most other wounds you have experienced in the past, a leg ulcer can take several months – or even years – to heal. Given the lengthy recovery time, you may be wondering if there is something that can be done to speed up the […]
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For most people, a small cut or injury on the leg isn’t a big deal as the wound will usually heal itself in a few days. However, for some people leg wounds may not heal naturally and can occasionally start to bleed. When this happens
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Having low blood pressure is not a good feeling. It can mean dizziness, shaking, nausea, and even fainting, along with other issues and concerns. But one of the most important things to know about low blood pressure is what’s causing it. That way it can
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One of the unfortunate and uncomfortable side effects of pregnancy is varicose veins. We will take a look at why pregnancy increases your risk of developing itchy, painful and swollen veins and what you can do to prevent it from happening. Why are Varicose Veins
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The ability to clot the blood is important to prevent you from severe bleeding after a minor injury. Once the wound has healed, the body will break down and remove the clot. Sometimes, however, blood clots occur in places that block oxygen and blood flow,
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Sometimes a wound to the leg can be caused by an accident or brief trauma. When this happens it is often a temporary problem that quickly heals in a matter of weeks. However, if you notice a leg wound that is slow to heal or doesn’t
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The overabundance of information about varicose veins that is spread by word-of-mouth or found on various websites causes many people to think they know everything there is to know about this health problem, but they don’t. Unfortunately, the stuff people seem to know are myths, not facts.
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The consequences of poor vascular health are severe and can shorten your life. Almost as disastrous, poor vein health, leading to issues like non-healing leg ulcers, can ruin your quality of life. Put simply: ignoring vein health can lead to crippling complications, and modern vein care is quick and
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A tiny clot of blood may not seem like a huge problem, but it can quickly turn into a life-threatening situation if proper vein treatment is not administered. Given the serious nature of blood clots, many people believe that they should be hospitalized for it. However, that
Poor circulation in your lower legs can cause painful open wounds called leg ulcers to develop. Without treatment, these ulcers can expand into deeper tissue, become infected, and cause systemic problems like sepsis (a life-threatening infection in your bloodstream). If you’ve developed open sores on your lower
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