Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a condition when a blood clot that usually develops in another part of the body, most often the leg, blocks a blood vessel in the lung. PE is a life-threatening condition and recent studies have...
Leg ulcers are debilitating and painful. Severe ulceration can greatly reduce the patient’s quality of life. Over 90% of lower limb ulcers are caused by Venous problems, arterial diseases, and neuropathy. Typically, Venous ulcers form on the ankles and...
Are you pregnant! It is an amazing feeling for a new expectant mother. However, are you aware that many women first develop or observe that the varicose veins worsen during pregnancy. Did your mother or sister have varicose veins...
Symptoms associated with uterine fibroids can affect your wellbeing and quality of life. As symptoms deteriorate, most people think of the treatment options available. There are plenty of women in India who are recommended for hysterectomy, and many undergo...
Open sores on the skin that are slow to heal are known as ulcers or commonly referred to as wounds. Does diabetes make someone more prone to sores and ulcers? Yes, it does. In this blog, let us understand...
Varicose veins, which are the unappealing blue and red enlarged and protruding veins on the legs are a major discomfort and a cosmetic concern. They essentially need treatment as they are imperative to your overall health and wellbeing. Procedures...
Is there a link between varicose veins and blood pressure? It is still a medical mystery as to what extent varicose veins affect blood pressure and cardiovascular health. Doctors affirm their contributions to blood pressure related conditions like venous...
Venous insufficiency arises when the veins and the associated valves stop functioning properly. The function of veins in our body is to return blood from various organs back to the heart. If the valves in the veins are damaged,...
Our blood must flow continuously through our body for the entire lifetime. When you get an injury or a cut, blood clots and prevent spills. Clots are essential to stop bleeding and are healthy and lifesaving in such cases....
Sclerotherapy or injection of varicose veins is a new technology to improve the appearance of spider veins or varicose veins. In this procedure, a sclerosing solution is injected into the veins that destroys the internal lining of the veins...