Sclerotherapy, a minimally invasive procedure that treats small varicose veins and spider veins, involves the injection of a solution using a small needle directly into the damaged veins, eventually causing them to shrink and disappear. The procedure improves the...
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Varicose veins are formed when the valves in the veins do not function as desired. Veins are supposed to pump blood back to the heart. However, when they do not do this, it leads to pooling of blood which...
As the world is still trying to understand COVID-19 infection and its related complications, new information continues to emerge. The majority of patients who have contracted COVID-19 experience symptoms of an acute respiratory illness such as coughing, runny nose,...
It is perfectly normal to have visible veins on your legs and arms. However, when your veins appear swollen and have a bluish or red color and are painful, you should see a vascular specialist to get varicose veins...
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a vein located deep inside the body. Though they commonly develop in the thigh or lower leg, they can also form in other areas of your body. Here...
What is the vascular system? The vascular system refers to the network of vessels that carry bloodand oxygen to all different body parts. There are three different types of blood vessels namely – arteries, veins, and capillaries. To avoid...
What are Varicoceles? A varicocele is a vein inside the scrotum (the pouch that holds the testicles) that becomes enlarged due to pooled blood. In other words, varicoceles are the varicose veins of the scrotum. Varicoceles are formed when...
Why Treatment of Varicose Veins is Necessary? In these unprecedented times of the coronavirus pandemic, it has been strongly advised for everyone, especially those above 65 years of age to stay at home. Although it is essential to take...
During this unprecedented lockdown in the wake of Covid-19, we have all been imprisoned in our homes for over a month now. In these unusual times, we are often tempted to binge-watch our favourite shows and movies on TV...
It is sad and unfortunate that the entire nation is in a lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic. But as you all would already know, social distancing through self-isolation is the only way to flatten the Covid-19 graph in...