If you’ve ever dealt with swollen legs, whether after a long flight, standing on your feet all day, or as a symptom of an underlying vein health issue, you’ve probably heard of compression stockings. But do they work? The short answer is yes, and here is […]
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Do I Have Vein Disease? Vein disease may cause aggravating symptoms including: Itching Heaviness/tiredness Aches/pain/tenderness Burning Numbness/Tingling Night cramping Restless legs Vein disease may cause visible signs including: Spider veins — especially below your knees or near your ankles Bulging, varicose veins Ankle swelling Skin discoloration
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Are Your Legs Prepared For Summer? Hot weather can increase fluid, also called “edema”, in your legs causing your ankles to swell. The leading cause of ankle swelling is vein disease! When it’s hot, the blood vessels in your legs dilate, which cause blood to
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The evening has been lovely, thank you, but I need to head home now,” Linda Somma explained to her colleague. “I had been invited to a charity auction and bingo event,” Linda recalls. “It was from 6 pm to 10 pm, but I was already
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Varicose veins are more than just unsightly: they can be seriously painful. And for those of us living in Florida, the summer heat can make the problem worse. But why exactly does the heat of a Florida summer increase sensations of pain and achiness in
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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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What Causes Your Legs and Feet to Swell? Swelling in the lower legs and feet (edema) is the hallmark sign of vein disease, an underlying medical condition that is both common and complex. The dedicated team of vascular specialists at Vein911® Vein Treatment Centers in Tampa,
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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
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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. So, how are you
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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 be
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