The Spread of Coronavirus – Stay healthy!
For those who know me, I often like to use analogies to explain medical issues. So, for the spread of the Coronavirus that seems so overwhelming to many of us, indulge me with the following: Imagine a large can of white paint. Let’s call that the entire population of the USA. And let’s say that […]
My Varicose Veins Don’t Hurt — Should I Still See a Doctor?
Even if your varicose veins don’t hurt, they can still lead to serious health risks if left untreated. Here’s why it’s important to visit a vein specialist as soon as possible.
5 Simple Tips to Prevent Varicose Veins
Although it’s difficult to completely prevent varicose veins, you can take certain precautions to delay their onset or reduce their symptoms.
Can Varicose Veins Return After Treatment?
While varicose vein treatment is generally long-lasting, varicose veins may sometimes recur after removal. Here’s why that happens and how you can prevent it.
Is Restless Legs Syndrome Connected to Varicose Veins?
Having trouble sleeping at night because your legs are throbbing or twinging? You may have restless legs syndrome, a condition that is linked to varicose veins.
Can Varicose Veins Return After Treatment?
While varicose vein treatment is generally long-lasting, varicose veins may sometimes recur after removal. Here’s why that happens and how you can prevent it. For most people, varicose veins disappear permanently after treatment. Brief, minimally invasive surgical procedures can safely eliminate the discomfort and unsightly appearance of these swollen veins that appear along the legs […]
Get Relief for Itchy Varicose Veins
An itching sensation can be one of the most frustrating symptoms of varicose veins. But there are simple ways to get relief.
How to Treat Prominent Hand Veins
Visible hand veins are generally not a cause for concern, but there are simple ways to remove them or reduce their appearance. Although bulging veins emerge most often on the legs in the form of varicose veins, enlarged and visible veins may pop up anywhere on the body — including the hands. More of a […]
Varicose Veins Attacked by Rooster Leaves Elderly Woman Dead
While the internet is filled with “fake news” stories, there is now a lot of buzz about a recent publication in the medical journal Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology. The case reported about a month ago describes an elderly woman in Australia who was feeding her fowl, when a rooster started pecking at her legs. […]
What Are the Risk Factors for Phlebitis?
“Phlebitis” refers to the inflammation of a vein. There are two types of phlebitis: superficial and deep vein. Superficial phlebitis occurs in the veins near the surface of the skin, while thrombophlebitis — also known as deep vein thrombosis — occurs in deeper veins. While these conditions share a name, they’re quite different. Though mildly […]