Ulcers are a reminder that something is going on with your body. Leg ulcers, in particular, can be a sign of an issue you need to give attention to. Understanding what causes them is the key to treating them and restoring your health. Symptoms of Leg Ulcers A leg ulcer is hard to miss and […]
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Lymphedema is a sneaky culprit that can be dangerous if it goes untreated. But, with an aggressive plan and proper management, you can lead a quality life. What Causes Lymphedema? Lymphedema is a result of the fluid in your body not draining correctly. The buildup of excess fluid causes parts of your body to swell,
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Summer is here at last, and with more pandemic restrictions lifting every day, the time has finally come to take the trips you and your family have been planning for years. But if you have a history (or family history) of blood clots or have noticed the easily-mistakable symptoms of DVT, wait a few minutes
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Lots of things happen to our bodies as we age. Our hair turns gray, wrinkles and fine lines show up on our faces, and keeping weight off becomes a much more difficult task. Spider veins are another sign that we’ve reached an older age, and they happen when damaged valves in the veins prevent blood
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Spider veins are a visual nuisance. Rarely painful at all, spider veins constitute a major pain when putting on shorts, a sun dress, or a swimsuit. Considering things can get pretty toasty here in Fort Worth and Dallas, who wants to cover up to hide their spider veins? Fort Worth Vein Center uses visually guided
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If Dr. Oswalt has recommended you start wearing compression hose or socks, either as a future preventive measure or after you’ve had a vein treatment with him, you know it’s not easy to get the darn things on! In November’s blog we shared four tips to help you get your compression hosiery on so they
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As we age, it’s typical for our legs to develop blue and purple clusters of tiny spider veins. Even a couple larger varicose veins are not unusual. But if you have more than just a smattering of these vein issues, it may be a good idea to check and see if there’s more to the
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In Fort Worth, no one’s a fan of moles. They burrow under your yard and leave their telltale raised paths where they have burrowed beneath. Kind of like varicose veins on your legs. At Fort Worth Vein Center, Dr. Oswalt treats varicose veins with two forms of thermal ablation, endovenous laser ablation and radiofrequency ablation.
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While spider veins are a sometimes more colorful nuisance, varicose veins are more of a concern when they show their raised curving forms on the surface of our legs. Varicose veins are the enlarged, twisted veins that have become dilated and overfilled with blood. Because of this, they push up, raising the skin above them.
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For most of our vein treatments, Dr. Oswalt will recommend the patient wear compression hosiery afterwards for a couple weeks. The compression supplied by this hosiery helps the body to scavenge the closed off vein and it provides support. But compression hosiery can be really challenging to put on. Over the next couple of blogs,
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