How to Tell If Chronic Venous Insufficiency Is Behind Your Leg Swelling
You got some swelling around your ankles, which you did not have this morning. You believe it is only because you are standing on your feet, but perhaps there is more to it. Swollen legs occur in many people. Although it may arise due to other causes, one of the primary causes is chronic venous […]
The Diabetic’s Guide to Recognizing Silent PAD Symptoms
Living with diabetes means being aware of changes in your own body, especially those that may not seem significant initially. Peripheral Arterial Disease, or PAD, is one of the conditions that can develop silently. In diabetics, the detection of these early indicators will help prevent severe complications in adulthood. The Reason Diabetes and PAD Go […]
Why Angioplasty Restores Healthy Blood Flow in Blocked Arteries
Experiencing pain, cramping, or even numbness in your legs may not be just a temporary soreness. They are symptoms that sometimes reflect the limited movement of blood caused by blocked arteries that is typical in Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). In PAD, blood vessels serving your legs are stretched or blocked, which limits blood and oxygen […]
Do I Have Chronic Venous Insufficiency? Warning Signs
Why do your legs end up feeling heavy, achy or swollen at the end of the day? Perhaps you have observed new and distorted veins on your skin or noticed some alterations in your skin and ignored them as nothing much. Though these symptoms seem unimportant, they are the symptoms of Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Also […]
5 Lifestyle Changes That Can Reverse Early-Stage Peripheral Artery Disease
Learning that one has peripheral artery disease (PAD) may be frightening. It is a condition wherein the arteries of your legs and feet get narrow, causing blood flow to slow down and most of the time painful, cramping, or even numb. Despite the alarming diagnosis, PAD is reversible, and even in its initial stages, it […]
How to Tell the Difference Between PAD and Other Leg Pain
One day you’re fine walking, and the next day, you’re met with aches, cramps, or sharp pain every step of the way. Here’s the thing: all leg pain is not created equal, and knowing what you’re dealing with makes all the difference in getting the right treatment. What Makes PAD Pain Different Leg pain caused […]
Preventing Amputation: Early Intervention Strategies
No one wants to have to think about losing a limb, but for a person with poor circulation, diabetes, or peripheral artery disease, the fear of amputation looms in the back of their mind. But most amputations can be avoided with early intervention.You’re not completely powerless in this. True, something like PAD or diabetes complications can be […]
Relieving Knee Pain with Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) for Osteoarthritis
Page Navigation What Is Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE)? How Does GAE Work? Benefits of GAE for Osteoarthritis Who Is a Candidate for GAE? What to Expect After the Procedure Is GAE Safe? The Bottom Line Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is one of the most common causes of chronic knee pain, affecting millions of people […]
Diabetics: Embrace These Healthy Habits To Support Your Vascular Health
Page Navigation Understanding Diabetes The diabetes-vascular health connection Embrace these healthy habits to support your vascular health Your circulatory system provides oxygen and other nutrients to your entire body, as well as removes waste products for excretion. If any part of this vast network of organs, arteries, and veins becomes damaged, it can have wide-reaching […]
Can I Ignore Leg Pain and Poor Blood Circulation?
Page Navigation The causes of poor circulation Diagnosis and treatment of poor circulation Your circulatory system is a vast network of arteries, veins, and capillaries that carries oxygen and nutrients from your heart to your organs and deoxygenated blood from the tissues to your heart. Any problem with the structure or function of the system […]
