Varicose veins are a common condition that affects a significant proportion of the population, particularly as people age. While many factors can contribute to the development of varicose veins, including genetics, pregnancy, and prolonged periods of standing or sitting, prior orthopedic injuries may also play a role. In this blog post, we will explore the […]
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in the deep veins, usually in the legs. This can be a serious and potentially life-threatening condition if the clot dislodges and travels to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism. However, DVT can also lead to a number of other
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Compression garments are designed to help control swelling in the feet, ankles, and lower legs. For numerous reasons, including excessive swelling and mobility issues, patients may have trouble with compression garments. What if my Legs are Too Swollen for Compression Stockings? Patients often first present with so much swelling, also called edema, they cannot
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Varicose veins are very common. For some patients they cause pain, swelling, skin itching by the ankles. In the worst case scenario, they can cause wounds by the ankle that are slow to heal (known as venous leg ulcers). For others it is something that just bothers them from an appearance perspective. We are often
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Many patients report that the weather has a noticeable effect on varicose veins. Now that colder weather is on the horizon, it is important to recognize the impact it can have on varicose veins, to help protect sufferers from unnecessary discomfort. How does the cold affect varicose veins? Surprisingly, colder temperatures can have a
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Over the years, the painful and irritating symptoms of varicose veins have prompted folks to look for a variety of different approaches for relief. Some have speculated that apple cider vinegar is helpful in treating varicose veins, among other things like tomatoes and yoga. Why apple cider vinegar? The influence of the substance, derived from
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Eating a healthy diet is essential to prevent or slow the development of varicose veins. While the foods we eat will impact all of our internal functions, there are specific goals when looking at vein health and maintaining vein function: IDEAL NUTRIENTS FOR VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY Veins are best supported by a diet rich in
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Varicose veins can often cause itching, especially with skin that is closer to the ankle and lower calf. These itchy varicose veins can lead to ongoing discomfort, so knowing how to quickly ease them can help you find fast and effective relief. What Makes Varicose Veins Itchy? Any varicose vein can itch. This itchiness can
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Venous insufficiency occurs when leg veins stop working efficiently. An estimated 40 percent of people in the United States have venous insufficiency, or CVI (“chronic venous insufficiency”). What is Venous Insufficiency? The function of veins is to bring blood back to the heart. Because leg veins work against gravity, they contain one-way valves that prevent
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If you have varicose veins, you may develop varicose skin problems on your lower legs.. Here’s how the two are connected — and how you can soothe your varicose eczema symptoms. Varicose eczema, also called venous, gravitational, or stasis dermatitis, is a long-term skin condition that affects the lower legs. It is most common among
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