Posted in Spider Veins, Varicose Veins on Mar 27th, 2012
Spider veins are a frustrating sign of physical changes and age. Although they rarely cause any physical discomfort, they point to a need for a better focus on your health. Once you understand what causes spider veins, it is easy to determine what may have caused them and how to keep more from appearing. The [...]
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Sclerotherapy, or elimination of varicose veins, is performed by injecting a salt solution into veins suffering from vascular malformations. Sclerosing solutions irritate vessel linings, causing blood vessels to shrink and ultimately fade from view as the body naturally consumes these tiny veins. Used by doctors for over 80 years, sclerotherapy is a simple, non-invasive treatment [...]
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When it comes to varicose veins or spider veins on the legs, most people believe that women are the only ones who suffer from this condition. However, men are also susceptible to getting these types of vein problems. Many men have a lot of hair on their legs that may hide the veins, and there [...]
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VeinGogh is a new technology being used today to quickly and effectively treat spider veins, telangiectasis, small angiomas and other benign vascular conditions. The technology used by the VeinGogh system uses Ohmic Thermolysis to treat vein conditions by delivering microbursts of electrical energy into damaged vessels. This results in the blood coagulating and the vessel [...]
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Venous leg ulcers are painful open wounds that occur in the lower leg. These ulcers occur when the valves in blood vessels fail to let blood flow back to the heart resulting in blockage or slowing of blood. Venous leg ulcers can occur spontaneously or after an injury to the leg. Along with the wound [...]
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Spider veins are the small purple and red lines found on the face, legs and hands. They are usually just a cosmetic concern and are rarely a serious health issue. However, they can be unattractive and make the sufferer very self-conscious. Women and men suffer from spider veins, but they occur more often in women. [...]
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Ulcers which develop in the leg can lead to pain, an unsightly appearance and poor blood circulation in the affected area. They may also cause the lower leg to experience increased blood pressure. These types of ulcers are referred to as venous leg ulcers and they occur more frequently in women and in older people. [...]
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Varicose veins and spider veins can be treated by sclerotherapy and laser therapy in the doctor’s office. These treatments usually only last less than one hour and most patients can fully function again in their day-to-day lives in the same day of the treatment. This is a comparatively advanced form of skin care mostly for [...]
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My hook phlebectomy was on August 8, 2009, and I was very nervous. However, my nerves were calmed by the time we were ready to start. The technician was very nice, very reassuring, and the doctor was considerate, concerned about pain, and extremely detailed in his work. The most calming thing was the way they [...]
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Posted in Spider Veins, Uncategorized on Feb 15th, 2011
Spider veins are small red or blue veins found very close to the surface of the skin. They get their name from their web-like appearance. Spider veins are commonly found on the legs or face. They are often caused by weak or damaged valves. Veins carry used blood from the rest of the body back [...]
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