There are a variety of treatment options available to help reduce the appearance of lymphedema, a condition that include symptoms of extreme swelling and pain in your arms or legs caused by blockage in the lymphatic system. These treatments can include compression wrappings and lymphatic […]
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Women are susceptible to many uncomfortable conditions during pregnancy, including varicose veins. Varicose veins are swollen veins that appear bulgy and near the surface of the skin. The color of the veins may appear blue or purple and create a ropey appearance across the impacted
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Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes expectations to have that summer “bod” ready. The heat that accompanies summer can start to influence symptoms of vein disease such as varicose veins by having you experience chronic vein insufficiency symptoms. Venous insufficiency is
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The impact of untreated vein disease such as varicose veins can be more than just the cosmetic impact of redness and swelling. Varicose veins and other vein diseases are a common affliction, with more than half of population who are 50 or older impacted at
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Venous reflux is a diagnosed condition that can impact the circulation of blood in the legs and arms. Tiny valves help blood return from the extremities back to the heart by preventing backflow, but will no longer function in individuals diagnosed with venous reflux. This
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As we age or sit still for relatively long periods of time, blood can settle in the legs without returning back to the heart. This creates something called varicose veins; it can also cause spider veins as well. It is important for us to remain
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Most workers in the United States spend most of their time sitting down during their average workday. Whether you work in a call center, doctor’s office, or government building, you probably spend most of your work hours sitting down, even when there are plenty of
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Diseases of the veins and arteries can be very serious, and that’s why it is important to understand the potential threats to the health of your veins. Unfortunately, many of the diseases that can attack the veins do not present symptoms of heart disease until
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If you are suffering from chronic venous insufficiency, also known as vein disease, it’s possible that you are experiencing several different symptoms, including pain. Let’s take a look at the basics of vein disease and some of the best ways to deal with pain. What
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Pregnancy is usually a wondrous and joyful time for most women. It is one of the best experiences in a woman’s life; however, some things can occur that are less than joyful—one being varicose veins during pregnancy. Here are five things that you should know
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