Venous ulcers are chronic sores that appear on the lower leg, just above the ankle. These sores can be caused by venous insufficiency. Since the valve in the vein doesn’t close properly, blood can pool under the skin. The blood from leaking veins harden under the skin and an ulcer is the result. Other causes […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Your veins are continually working hard against gravity to pump blood back up to the heart from your legs. They have done this your entire life. With gravity pushing back on them at every step, problems can occur over many years. Immersing yourself in a swimming pool removes the gravitational pull on your body. Your […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...There are many jobs that can contribute to vein insufficiency, which increases the chance that an individual will acquire varicose veins. Sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time is the culprit. We’ve listed six jobs that require the employee to do one or the other. Office jobs: Anyone confined to a desk for eight […]
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