Deep Vein Thrombosis And Its Facts
Deep vein thrombosis can manifest itself in a sudden onset of pain in the calf or thigh muscle with one calf swollen to round an inch greater than the other car muscle. If you identify freshly swollen veins in a painful limb this can also be a sign of DVT and in either of these [...]
What Is DVT?
February 1, 2010 by admin
Filed under Thrombosis
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot (a blockage) forms in a deep vein. Although these clots usually occur in the veins of the leg, they can also develop in other parts of the body. A DVT is considered a medical emergency and if you [...]
Top 7 Tips to Treat and Prevent Varicose Veins
January 31, 2010 by admin
Filed under Prevention
Some people think of varicose veins as nothing more than a cosmetic problem. Yes, those blue bulges and streaks just beneath the surface of the skin may be unsightly. But they are nothing to worry about, right? Well that depends. Varicose veins can cause quite a bit of pain. And it is not the sort [...]
Phlebitis – Pain In The Vein!
January 30, 2010 by admin
Filed under Thrombosis
“Thrombo” implies “clot”. An inflammation of the vein is called phlebitis. Thrombophlebitis happens when an inflammation in one or more veins is caused by a blood clot. This problem normally occurs in your legs, yet it may also rarely appear in the arms and neck. The affected vein can also be near your skin surface, [...]
