We hope you will take time to read our previous news letters about DVT and prevention – –A DVT Can Strike Young and old Alike and Federal Awareness Campaign. Vanda A new study has opened to patient enrollment which may define the future treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). The new study will involve researchers [...]
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In the last few years, life style changes such as increases in rapid transit, work hours, and family involvement has brought about the demise of going for nice walks. This has been detrimental to our leg health. Physicians 10 years ago saw 1 of 10 patients with pitting edema. Today it is 8 out of [...]
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Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a group of disorders in which patients often experience great urges to move the legs to relieve uncomfortable or unpleasant sensation in the legs. The symptoms seem to be located deep in the legs usually between the knee and ankle. RLS can sometimes be unilateral and can also exhibit a [...]
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At Support Hose Store, we pride ourselves on keeping up with the latest technology in lymphedema and gradient compression stocking therapy for our clients. We are excited to welcome our newest manufacturer, Jovipak to the Support Hose Store family! Jovipak® is a leader in the field of Lymphedema Products. You may have read many of [...]
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Varicose veins are the result of venous insufficiency. There are many things that influence the health of the veins in our legs. Among these are hereditary, obesity, sedate life styles, and of course, age. The population of the United States is getting older, the Baby Boomers are now in their 60′s, and, unfortunately many of [...]
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Last month we addressed what lymphedema is, being primary or secondary lymphedema. We discussed the lymphatic system, and the factors that contribute to lymphedema. (Please click here to go to the prior Leg Health News).This issue we would like to discuss avoiding lymphedema and keeping it in check should you have already developed. The temperature [...]
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High blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes are very common and when people recognize symptoms of these conditions, they seek a physician and undergo treatment. Venous disorders are also extremely common. In fact statistics show one in three American over the age of 45 are affected by venous disease. It is just a shame that [...]
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One of our very good customers sent us a letter the other day that we would like to share with you. She expressed what we have been telling our clients for a very long time. What a difference support hose can make in a person’s life! ….. Vanda If I had just one piece of advice to give [...]
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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 Obesity History of leg trauma Cardiac Disease Multiple [...]
Filed under: Venous Insufficiency, Venous Stasis Ulcers | Tagged: Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency | 2 Comments »
