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 […]
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Did you know that blood clots are a normal function of the blood cells? In fact, when blood clots form they help to repair the damage done to the blood vessel wall. However, clotting becomes a serious health issue when they form in the artery
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Varicose veins are unsightly, sometimes uncomfortable and very common. Sometimes a varicose vein can even cause other health problems, such as leg ulcers. Fortunately, advances in vein treatment can improve vein health, make varicose veins disappear, and reduce the risk of complications like leg ulcers. About Varicose Veins
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Swollen ankles or an extremely heavy feeling in the legs are things that are easy to ignore, but they shouldn’t be ignored. These problems could be an early indication that you are developing a leg ulcer. Leg ulcers, otherwise known as venous ulcers, can be
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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 long periods
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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 four months.
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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,
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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
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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 often develop
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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 loose,
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