Venous ulcers are a common complication of chronic venous insufficiency, a condition in which the veins in the legs are unable to properly pump blood back to the heart. These open sores can cause significant discomfort and disability, and...
Secondary lymphedema is a condition that occurs when the lymphatic system is damaged or blocked, typically because of surgery, radiation therapy, or infection. In India, the incidence of secondary lymphedema is thought to be high, due to several factors....
There have been multiple research studies conducted on the effectiveness of Sclerotherapy for the treatment of varicose and spider veins. One study published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery in 2008, found that sclerotherapy was an effective treatment for...
In the past, surgical stripping and ligation was the most common treatment for varicose veins. The procedure involved stripping the deceased vein from the leg. A painful procedure, it often required a very lengthy recovery time. Currently, the procedure...
Lymphatic fluid circulates throughout the body and is essential to keep our tissues healthy and plays a major role in fighting off infections. Disruption to the lymphatic system, made up of a network of vessels, tissues, and organs, can...
Have you been recently diagnosed with varicose veins or any other venous disorders? Has the doctor recommended vein ablation treatment for you? Not sure what to expect from the procedure? Here, we will discuss about the procedure, its risks,...
DVT Post thrombotic syndrome is a major complication in up to 50% of people who have had a history of Deep vein thrombosis. A chronic syndrome with various intermittent or persistent symptoms and signs of the lower limb; PTS...
Deep vein thrombosis is a medical condition that develops when a blood clot develops deep in a vein. Most found to occur in a leg, or a thigh, it can possibly develop in the arm as well. DVT and...
Heart pumps oxygen rich blood and your arteries carry it throughout your body. Veins carry the oxygen depleted blood back to the heart and lungs. Then it picks a fresh supply of oxygen, and the process starts over. Know...
Causes of Venous Ulcers Venous ulcer, also called varicose ulcer or a venous stasis ulcer is a wound on the leg that occurs when the damaged leg vein fails to efficiently circulate blood back to the heart. As blood...