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.
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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 those [...]
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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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