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How to Dissolve Blood Clots Naturally
Natural Remedies for Blood Clots A blood clot is a painful, potentially life-threatening condition that can disturb your everyday activities and put a damper on your life until the clot has been removed or has been broken up. A blood clot, also known in the medical world as deep vein thrombosis, is a thick clump […]
How To Tell If You Have Poor Blood Circulation
Poor Blood Circulation Symptoms: 3 Key Warning Signs to Look Out For Blood circulation is primarily carried out by the blood vessels in the body. When these blood vessels become damaged, the ability of blood to travel to each of the parts of the body as it needs may become negatively affected. This can have […]
Chronic Venous Insufficiency & Blood Circulation
Common Circulation Issues Caused by Chronic Venous Insufficiency Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition that involves veins that have become damaged or have stopped working as they should. It causes the blood that travels down to the legs to struggle to return to the heart and can even cause blood to pool in the […]
Can Varicose Veins Pose a Health Risk?
Are varicose veins dangerous? Varicose veins are veins that most often appear on the backs of the legs in the form of large, swollen tracts of veins that have risen close to the surface of the skin. They can be blue, purple or reddish in color. They can be mostly asymptomatic and cause no physical […]
Why Are The Veins in My Legs Blue
Understanding the Science Behind Vein Coloration Many people may think that veins are blue under the skin, but they’re actually not! They don’t have much color at all, interestingly enough. And no, the blood running through your veins isn’t blue either. So why do veins seem blue? The answer is pretty simple. The reason why […]
What You Should Know About Hemosiderin Staining
What is hemosiderin staining? Hemosiderin is a condition that most often occurs in the lower legs, ankles and feet. The staining results from a blood protein containing iron leaking from damaged blood capillaries. The staining it causes usually looks like brown, red or yellow coloring on the skin. What are some causes of hemosiderin staining? […]
What Is Vein Restoration & How Does It Work?
How Does Vein Restoration Work? Vein restoration can be complicated. But with the help of a specialist, it doesn’t have to be. A vein specialist can help guide you through what the vein restoration process is and improve your quality of life so that you can live more comfortably while dealing with vein disease. What […]
What Does Lymphedema Pain Feel Like?
What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema is the swelling of tissue in the body, most often the legs, due to limited drainage of the lymph nodes. It can affect the legs, arms, chest, neck, and even the genitals. Lymphedema pain can feel like a variety of things, but to learn more about what this chronic disease may […]
Can You Get Rid of Varicose Veins?
Discover How to Get Rid of Your Varicose Veins Varicose veins are those pesky, bulging veins that appear on the back of your legs. You know, the blue and purple ones that twist around in crazy contortions? Those are the ones. They’re damaged veins that have become ineffective at circulating blood around your body. Some […]
Venous Stasis Dermatitis: Common Causes
Stages of Venous Stasis Dermatitis Venous stasis dermatitis is a condition involving the inflammation of the skin, and it results from chronic venous insufficiency. Venous stasis dermatitis happens when the veins in your legs can’t move blood around the body sufficiently, causing a buildup of pressure. When there is enough pressure, blood can leak out […]