Thrombophlebitis: Are You Susceptible?

Thrombophlebitis is a condition wherein the wall of the veins swells. This inflammation of the vein walls are usually found in the arms but more commonly on the legs. When you have thrombophlebitis, this basically means that there may be blood clots on your veins and your veins are inflamed. This is not a [...]

Health Conditions Associated With Water Retention

There are a lot of things that cause water retention. Most of them are petty, such as diet, hot weather or sunburn. Others, meanwhile, can be more serious which may include hormonal imbalance and underlying medical conditions. Either way, Edema, or the swelling of the extremities due to fluid retention, is not something that [...]

Am I Really At Risk Of Getting A Blood Clot?

We all experience blood clots from time to time, when we are bleeding; our body creates blood clots to stop the bleeding. However, when a blood clot prevents the natural flow of blood, blocks a vein, or blocks an artery, it becomes harmful and extremely hazardous to our health. Generally, our bodies naturally create [...]

Fight Back Against Unsightly Varicose Veins!

A very common problem with aging is the development of varicose veins. These veins are knotted and bloated in appearance. There isn’t any particular vein that becomes varicose, but the veins in the legs and feet are the most commonly affected by this condition. Due to the force of gravity, standing and walking upright causes [...]

Levels of Concern with Varicose Vein Treatment

Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and are usually found in the legs or feet. However, they may appear as high as the groin area. The veins are usually purple or dark blue in color and in some cases may appear to be bulging. Varicose veins are usually the result of standing [...]