Someone presenting with swollen, twisted veins, typically in his or her legs, is diagnosed with varicose veins. These damages blood collecting vessels are mostly seen as a cosmetic issue, but they may also indicate circulatory diseases and can be a source of pain or discomfort. With this knowledge, one can seek to address the condition […]
Pain and swelling in the legs can be quite scary. While more normal causes like muscle strain or staying too long in one position may be the reasons, it may also point towards deep vein thrombosis (DVT). It is important to remember the early signs of DVT because detecting DVT early can allow for timely […]
What is DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)? Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT for short, is a serious health problem characterized by the presence of a clot in the deep veins, mostly in the legs. If it is not treated in a timely manner, it can result in grave consequences as in the case of Pulmonary Embolism […]
Varicose veins and their related disease are quite common for many, especially among people who remain on their legs for a long time or have familial venous problems. It can even cause some level of discomfort and pain making vascular problems worse if not looked into properly. But we have good news; if you are […]
Varicose veins are a medical issue that affects a great number of people, particularly the elderly, regardless of socio-economic status. These abnormal inflated and bulging veins that appear in thrombin are not only a cosmetic problem. If left untreated, they may cause pain, inflammation, and even severe problems. Luckily, today’s medicine has a number of […]
According to policy studies, it is estimated that up to 70% of the population is affected by diseased veins which include a common anatomical diversity of the varicose veins. According to Webster’s Dictionary 1989 definition, varicose veins are an enlargement more than five millimeters, more often in the lower extremities but also in the pelvic […]
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that involves the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, more probably in the thighs or the legs. Deep vein thrombosis if uninterrupted may result in serious complications such as a pulmonary embolism where the thrombus moves into the lungs and threatens the patient’s life. […]
Varicose veins are a typical occurrence in the vascular system resulting in bulging and twisting of veins which causes discomfort, pain, and can have unattractive cosmetic appearances. In the past, conventional surgery to remove damaged surgically and traditional styled veins is considered the only treatment. However, as time has progressed, with technology and expertise, these […]
