Category: Vein Disorders
A deep vein thrombosis (often called a DVT for short) is a blood clot that forms in one of the deep veins in the body. More often than not, the…
Swelling in legs and feet can be uncomfortable and not pretty to look at either. Yet, swelling of the feet or legs, also known as edema, can also…
Spider veins, also called telangiectasia, are a mild form of varicose vein in which thin, red lines or web-like networks of blood vessels appear…
Spider veins are not a dangerous medical condition, but most people would prefer to get rid of them. These enlarged blue, red, or flesh-colored…
If you’re familiar with compression stockings you’ll know that they come in different brands, sizes and strengths and are worn for comfort,…
Sometimes varicose veins are simply an annoyance and sometimes they cause more serious problems like pain and even infection. Fortunately,…
They’re not pretty to look, at but spider veins and varicose veins are an all too common problem, especially among women. Veins are blood vessels…