Varicose veins
Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen veins. They have saccular, dilated and torturous. For some people this is just a “cosmetic problem”. For others, the veins are a source of pain, leg swelling and...
View ArticleHistory of Varicose Veins
Varicose veins have troubled mankind for thousands of years. Varicose veins are mentioned as early as 1550 B.C. in the Ebers papyrus, where it was recommended not to treat them. Varicose veins were...
View ArticleTreatment of varicose veins
Treatment of varicose veins can be done without a procedure or with a procedure. Procedures include surgery, endovenous ablation techniques, and ultrasound guided sclerotherapy. Treatment is quite...
View ArticleEndovascular Treatment of Varicose Veins
The treatment of varicose veins may be non-surgical or invasive. Endovascular treatment of varicose veins has replaced surgery in most cases. Of the invasive options, the most common options for...
View ArticleInstructions after Varicose Vein Treatment
Treatment of varicose veins is most often performed in an outpatient clinic. Patients come in, have the procedure and once they have rested they may return home. However, after going home, there are...
View ArticleTips for treatment of leg veins
Leg veins are common and annoying. They are also known as varicose veins and spider veins. They are not only an aesthetic problem. Leg veins often hurt, burn, itch or are just heavy. Treating leg veins...
View ArticleEVLA – Endovenous Laser Ablation
Endovenous Laser Ablation, EVLA, is a minimally invasive treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. EVLA works by selective photothermolysis. A laser emitting fiber of varying wavelengths (810-1470-nm)...
View ArticleSwollen legs during pregnancy
It is common to suffer from swollen legs during pregnancy. For many women, their legs become more swollen as the pregnancy advances. In some women, leg swelling remains even after giving birth. In some...
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