Treating Varicose Veins: an Overlooked Cure for RLS July 6, 2011 – O’Fallon, MO Community News — The cause of Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is still largely unknown, but it appears to have multiple contributing factors. Symptoms of RLS include abnormal sensations of creepiness which […]
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VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY IS the underlying problem that leads to varicose veins and much more. It occurs when faulty valves allow the blood in the veins to flow backwards and pool in the lower half of the body. The increased pressure from the pooled blood leads
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THOMAS WRIGHT, M.D., FACP, Medical Director of Laser Lipo & Vein Center in St. Louis, MO, was one of the first 200-plus surgeons in the nation to become board certified in phlebology by the American Board of Phlebology. Dr. Wright attended Duke University for his
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VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY AND the associated varicose veins are not just a cosmetic concern; they can result in physical symptoms. Signs of venous insufficiency include: varicose veins; leg swelling; skin changes, such as redness or a brownish staining and a whitish loss of skin pigment; and
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Vein stripping or vein ligitation of the saphenous vein was once the primary method for treatment of varicose veins and its underlying cause. It involves tying off and stripping out the damaged vein. Vein stripping usually requires a recovery period of six weeks or more
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The laser, Lipo & Vein Center is a medical practice that incorporates advanced and innovative medical technology into a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Led by Dr. Thomas Wright, the Laser, Lipo & Vein Center is dedicated to educating and treating patients who have varicose, spider veins
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The Laser Vein Center is a leading St. Louis vein center under the direction of board-certified vein specialist Dr. Thomas Wright. We offer a wide range of minimally invasive and effective treatments to help you get rid of spider veins and varicose veins with as
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June 3, 2011 – O’Fallon, MO — “Suicide doctor” Jack Kevorkian’s death today at 83 from pulmonary thrombosis is an all-too-frequent result of ignoring vein health, says Dr. Thomas Wright. A member of the American College of Phlebology and the board-certified director of the Laser,
April 5, 2010 – O’Fallon, MO — While the dangers of sun exposure to areas of the skin that have been treated for varicose and spider veins- such as hyperpigmentation and blanching – are well established, physicians are citing a startling increase in a less
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