So you have gone to your Physicians because you are having trouble with your legs. Your Physician told you that you need to purchase some support hose. The Physician may have told you what compression of hose to purchase, depending upon the severity of your leg problem. I have outlined the various leg diseases and [...]
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Early intervention could prevent future complications
Up to 13 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). If not treated, CVI can result in a venous stasis ulcer.
Risk Factors
Increased age
Prior deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Family history of DVT
Sedentary life style [...]
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JON SENKOWSKY, MD FACS
Venous disease is a health problem that affects almost everyone. Despite the fact venous disease has been acknowledged since the time of Hippocrates, hundreds of years B.C., innovative technology and significant diagnostic advances in treating venous disease are only now emerging in the field of vascular surgery.
Venous disease occurs for the [...]
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Ulcers are wounds or sores that will not heal or keep returning. They may or may not be painful. The leg is usually swollen and may burn or itch. There may also be a rash, redness, brown discoloration or dry, scaly skin. Venous ulcers are located below the knee and are primarily found [...]
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