Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition that can cause a range of complications, including post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). PTS is a collection of symptoms such as pain, chronic swelling, ache, heaviness, skin discoloration and wounds on a leg months or years after a DVT. PTS occurs in approximately 20-50% of patients who have had […]
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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
Pain and swelling are two of the first symptoms people notice when they develop a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in the leg. DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein located deep inside the body, usually in the legs. DVT can cause a range of complications, including pain, swelling, and even pulmonary embolism.
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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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March is DVT awareness month. DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, affects up to 2 million Americans each year, but the symptoms of DVT may be subtle and are sometimes difficult to detect. What is DVT Awareness Month? Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month is a multi-faceted campaign aimed at raising awareness among consumers, healthcare professionals
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Compression socks, also known as compression stockings, are specialized socks that apply gentle pressure throughout the legs and ankles. To avoid further complications and/or side effects, anyone who has been prescribed compression socks – or is interested in starting to wear them – should be aware of the best practices for their ongoing use and
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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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Patients are increasingly asking about vein treatment options in Beaverton, Oregon. At Inovia Vein Specialty Centers, we have 5 clinics across Oregon – with 4 located in the Portland metropolitan area. And we are excited to announce that in January 2023, our Hillsboro clinic will be moving closer to Beaverton and into a new office
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