When your doctor suspects or diagnoses you with venous insufficiency, he will most likely recommend compression stocking therapy. In addition to modifying lifestyle habits such as eating a healthier diet, increasing exercise program, and quitting smoking, compression stocking therapy can bring relief to your legs. Compression stockings are available in different lengths and tightness. Your […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Leg swelling can be very uncomfortable. Especially during the hot summer months here in Florida. Edema, the technical name for leg swelling, can be caused by many types of diseases and lifestyle decisions. Obesity, medications, pregnancy, venous insufficiency, sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time, and blood clots can all lead to edema. There […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...If you notice a dark red patch of itchy skin on your leg and your doctor has ruled out a skin condition, you may have a venous skin ulcer. These wounds are found above the ankle, but below the calf and can be painful. They are caused by venous insufficiency in which your veins are […]
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