Compression Stockings for Leg Swelling
Wearing compression stockings will likely be the most important part of managing your leg swelling, regardless of the cause. Compression stockings can help improve vein function, improve conditions of the skin (e.g., venous stasis dermatitis and lipodermatosclerosis, reduce symptoms of heaviness, itching, and pain, and also help to prevent and treat venous leg ulcers. […]
READ MOREChronic Venous Insufficiency of the Lower Extremities
Chronic Venous Insufficiency of the Lower Extremities Chronic venous insufficiency is a common medical problem that is often overlooked because of incomplete recognition of physical signs and symptoms reported by individuals and an under-appreciation of the significance of the problem by physicians. Individuals with chronic venous insufficiency can have little or no symptoms. However, more […]
READ MOREDeep Venous Thrombosis
A deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that occurs in a deep vein. A DVT can form anywhere in the body, but it more frequently occurs in the calves or thighs. Symptoms of a DVT The symptoms associated with deep venous thrombosis vary widely. An individual with a blood clot may not have […]
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PHLEBOLYMPHEDEMA Phlebolymphedema is a very common form of lymphedema. It is a condition created by a combination of chronic venous insufficiency and impaired function of the lymphatic system, that results in inflammation and lymphedema in the legs and feet. Chronic venous insufficiency is a condition where the one-way valves in the veins in the legs […]
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