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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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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In August’s blog we discussed venous insufficiency and how it allows the blood to pool and collect in the veins. This is why you develop varicose veins, but another more serious condition that also can develop is known as lymphedema. If a patient develops lymphedema due to venous insufficiency, there’s a good chance he or
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Your veins are responsible for taking de-oxygenated blood and returning it to the heart and lungs. They are meant to be one-way highways, but it becomes harder when those highways are fighting gravity the entire way, such as in the legs. To keep the blood moving, the body employs the muscles in your feet and
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There’s nothing more annoying than when your legs just won’t stay still. You may be at the movie theater and you can’t keep your leg still. It may happen when you’re trying to get to sleep at night. Regardless of where it occurs, restless leg syndrome is no fun. Dr. Oswalt can help calm your
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The valves in your veins ensure they function properly — here’s how they work. You may know that your veins transport blood to and from the heart, but you might not know as much about the structure of these blood vessels. For example, did you know that your veins are equipped with a set of valves
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If you are currently suffering from varicose veins or at risk of developing them in the future, here are a few helpful answers to common questions about venous health Varicose veins are a common circulatory disorder, affecting as many as 23% of American adults. Despite its prevalence, however, many patients still have questions about them, with
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The driving force for recommending use of anti-cholesterol medications (“statins”) is that if a certain group of patients take these drugs over several years, statins can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and death. These particular patients have already had at least one cardiovascular diagnosis or event after which the medication is prescribed. The
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