Tag Archive for: Vein Disease

Lower limb vascular examination

A Guide to Recovery After DVT Treatment

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is when a blood clot (thrombus) develops in the deep veins of your body. According to an estimate, up to 3 million people die each year due to DVT or its complication – pulmonary embolism (PE). Fortunately, treatment…
Varicose veins on a female legs

Popular Vein Treatments

Unsightly veins, particularly varicose veins, can go beyond merely bringing on a great deal of embarrassment: they can cause discomfort, heaviness, and in some cases, even potentially serious complications. Fortunately, there are a variety…

What is vascular massage therapy?

Venous diseases are caused by poor circulation and malfunctioning valves. Varicose veins, ulcers, blood clots, chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are among the most common venous diseases. They can cause pain,…

Superficial Veins Vs. Deep Veins

Those blue-purple lines that run along your skin are a part of a vast network of channels through which your blood is transported around your body. Those lines are called veins, and they are a crucial component of your circulatory system. Veins…

Causes of Restless Leg Syndrome

Do you have this uncontrollable urge to move your legs, especially when you’re about to sleep? You could be having a condition known as restless leg syndrome (RLS), also called Willis-Ekbom disease. While you may want to know what’s exactly…

DVT Treatment Options

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot, known as a thrombus, develops in one or more of the deep veins in the body – most frequently in the legs. If left untreated, DVT can be a potentially life-threatening condition. This is…
Vein Disease

How Can Compression Therapy Treat Your Vascular Issues?

Compression therapy is a treatment used to prevent and treat vascular issues such as chronic venous insufficiency and other vein disorders. Compression therapy involves wearing specially designed socks or stockings to support veins, increase…

What Is Vein Disease?

Vein disease is a chronic condition that encompasses a range of disorders. Over time it can cause a number of uncomfortable symptoms and conditions such as varicose veins and spider veins. The good news is that there are a variety of treatments…
Vascular Stenting

What Is Vascular Stenting?

Your arteries fulfill the vital function of carrying blood through your different body parts. However, the arteries supplying your heart and limbs can become constricted with fat deposits. The resulting insufficient blood supply can cause painful…
Varicose Veins

When Should I Be Concerned About Varicose Veins?

Veins that are unnaturally large, twisted, and visible on the surface of the skin are called varicose veins. Our veins work against gravity to return blood to the heart from the limbs. Valves are located throughout the veins, and they help to…