Published on: July 25, 2016
Vein disease has many facets and many treatment options, ranging from full surgical procedures done under general anesthesia (vein stripping) to minimally invasion options performed with only a local anesthetic and a needle of fluid (sclerotherapy) to completely non-surgical options (compression stockings). Depending on the severity of your vein disease, […]
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There are several reasons for wearing compressing stockings, including prevention of serious medical conditions, comfort, and even to achieve sports performance. Essentially, compression stockings and garments help improve your blood flow. They also reduce pain and swelling in the legs. Additionally, they can lower your risk of deep vein thrombosis […]
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Published on: July 19, 2016
It is an unfortunate fact of life that our bodies tend to show our age more externally than we often realize. Typically, when we think of age, our minds conjure images of hair loss, deep wrinkles, and gaining weight, but there are other, less obvious signs that give away our […]
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Whether you find yourself getting older or you’re suffering from the side effects of pregnancy, menopause, being a little overweight, or having a job that requires long periods of standing or sitting, you may start to see unsightly veins protruding from different areas of your body—particularly your hands. As we […]
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Published on: July 5, 2016
Vein diseases really run the gamut in regards to severity, type, and who they affect. Some younger women experience varicose veins due to pregnancy, weight issues, or physical stressors; older women may develop venous insufficiencies simply due to their advanced years, and even men may find spider veins appearing on […]
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Does liposuction work? Liposuction, as with most cosmetic procedures, was initially only sought by the wealthy, but has since become common among the general population due to increasingly safer methods and a reduction in overall cost. Though the procedure itself has become more common, there are still some misconceptions about […]
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Does liposuction work? Liposuction, as with most cosmetic procedures, was initially only sought by the wealthy, but has since become common among the general population due to increasingly safer methods and a reduction in overall cost. Though the procedure itself has become more common, there are still some misconceptions about […]
Read MorePublished on: June 24, 2016
A varicocele (VAR-ih-koe-seel) is a vein abnormality. It is closely related to varicose veins; however, while varicose veins happen in the leg, varicoceles happen in the scrotum. The scrotum is not just responsible for holding the testicles—the veins covering it are also responsible for the delivery of blood to the […]
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You’ve probably heard the term “varicose veins” before. These refer to enlarged veins, typically in the legs. The veins may be dark blue or purple, and can appear twisted and bulging. What Are Varicose Veins? First we should point out that varicose veins are not always harmful. While many find […]
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Published on: June 17, 2016
Spider veins are irregular, thin, purplish or reddish veins and capillaries that are easily visible on the skin’s surface. They can show up anywhere and their appearance is similar to that of a spider web—hence the term spider veins. The medical term for these damaged, red veins is telangiectasia. For […]
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