Almost everyone has experienced leg cramps at one time or another. Typically, leg cramps can be quickly relieved and are not a cause for concern – but occasionally, they can be a sign of a more serious condition. What Are Leg Cramps? Leg cramping occurs when muscles contract involuntarily and cannot relax. This phenomenon is […]
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What is a vein doctor? A physician who has chosen to specialize in the care of patients with vein diseases. However, there isn’t just one background specialty where all vein doctors come from. Vein specialists can come from vascular surgery, general surgery, interventional radiology, cardiac surgery, cardiology, emergency medicine, and sometimes primary care. Once they
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If you’ve suddenly noticed blue or green veins showing through your skin, it’s understandable to be concerned. There are several reasons why veins become visible – and while many are harmless & typical, there are a few specific symptoms to look out for that may be signs of a bigger issue. Causes of Visible Veins
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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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Everyone with restless legs knows the symptoms – crawling, throbbing, aching sensations that cause an uncontrollable and uncomfortable urge to move the legs. Common at night or during periods of rest, restless leg syndrome (RLS) may affect as many as 1 in 10 people and is often hereditary. But one question has been lingering for
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What is a Unna Boot? An Unna Boot is a compression bandage that is applied by a healthcare provider to treat slow healing lower leg wounds and ulcers (commonly caused by venous stasis ulcers). An Unna boot, named after the German dermatologist Paul Gerson Unna, is a type of bandage designed to manage various leg conditions,
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Blood clots can happen at any age. While they are more common in adults, blood clots such as DVT (deep vein thrombosis) can also happen in children and teenagers. In short – there is no “normal age” for people to get a DVT. How Many Children Experience DVT or Blood Clots? Overall, nearly 1 in
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Leg swelling can be scary and anxiety-provoking when its new, then annoying and uncomfortable when its been going on for a while. There is a variety of causes for swollen legs, but luckily there are also several things that can be done to find the cause and treat it. Here is what to do for
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Compared to other states, Oregon has lagged behind in coverage for patients with venous issues in its Medicaid program. Over the last several years, our team at Inovia Vein has advocated strongly that there should be improved coverage for vein patients with Medicaid through the Oregon Health Plan. What Does Medicaid and the Oregon Health
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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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