Restless leg syndrome is characterized by an intense urge to move the legs that is often triggered by an unpleasant or tingling feeling that can be difficult to find relief from. Because this urge usually arises when a person is comfortable and at rest, individuals...
If you suspect that you suffer from a vein disorder, one of the best things you can do is learn more about venous disorders and see if any of them reflect your current symptoms. The five most common vein disorders include chronic venous insufficiency, deep vein...
Deep vein thrombosis is a life-threatening condition in which a blood clot forms in a vein that is located deep inside the body. This condition may lay dormant until it manifests itself in other ways, like a pulmonary embolism. While deep vein thrombosis is often...
More than 80 million Americans suffer from some type of vein disease. While many of these conditions manifest themselves as small cosmetic concerns, they can become life-threatening if left unaddressed. While vein disease may seem to start off as small, barely...
Ambulatory phlebectomy is an effective procedure for patients who have varicose veins. It’s performed as an outpatient procedure, and the patient is given local anesthesia. This procedure is often ideal for patients who have significantly large varicose veins that are...
You can’t stand to look at your varicose veins, especially since they are large. It looks like you have ropes running under your skin. Not only are these twisting, blue veins a blemish, but they can also cause great discomfort. Your legs ache all of the time and feel...
