Articles, tagged with "varicose veins", page 1
25th May 2012
Varicose veins affect approximately 25-30% of women, and men to a lesser degree. They appear on the legs and feet as swollen, unattractive layers of knotted veins. The veins lie within the superficial layer of the skin. Varicose veins are disturbing for m...
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Author:
leftylemon
17th October 2011
All women who have experienced pregnancy can attest to it being one of the more difficult times of their lives. As a woman enters the various stages of the pregnancy leading up to child birth, she experiences more pressure on the lower back, and bladd...
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Author:
shaily
23rd September 2011
We all know what varicose veins look like the hardened, bulging blue knots standing out in the legs which are caused, some people say, by heredity but which are likely to have been made far worse by neglect. The valves which control the flow of blood in v...
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Author:
Collier Baker
16th August 2011
Tired, achy legs often affect people who stand all day, and result in the development of varicose veins, or a sensation of heaviness in the calf muscles. There are remedies to help stimulate the legs, such as compression stockings. In addition to swelling...
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Author:
Art Jones
20th June 2011
When you suffer with eczema, your body no longer automatically protects itself causing such things as allergies and varicose veins. This is due in part to a failure of the system to excrete the poisons from your body.
Drink chamomile before you sleep. ...
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Author:
zechong cai
06th April 2011
There are many causes of leg pain and discomfort, from jobs that require long periods of standing, to pregnancy and disease. Those suffering the pain and discomfort of any of these conditions need to find relief, to sleep at night and go about daily lives...
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Author:
Art Jones
08th February 2011
Many people suffer from health problems that are because of poor blood circulation. These problems include heart diseases, varicose veins, coronary problems, cardiovascular problems, pain and swelling on legs or other parts of the body. But most of the pe...
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Author:
shaily
27th January 2011
Many people especially women dread to haves varicose veins but it is inevitable because they get pregnant or due to long hours of standing and straining the abdomen. There have been studies wherein genes and lifestyle as well as women in the menopausal st...
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Author:
cullrp7hne
19th January 2011
Standing for long hours or sitting in one position for a long time can give you a tingling feeling on your feet/legs or sometimes can even make your legs/feet feel numb. This happens when adequate blood is not circulated to that particular part of your bo...
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Author:
shaily
05th January 2011
Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins in the anus and rectum. They resemble varicose veins that occur on the leg. When irritated, hemorrhoidal veins may itch, burn, or bleed and cause painful swelling in the surrounding membranes. Hemorrhoids are frequently caus...
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Author:
Addie
29th September 2010
Treatments are available for varicose veins. A lot of them are simple things you can begin right now.
Raise your legs as much as possible. If you're able to take half-hour breaks during the day to relax, take action. You will need to raise your legs up...
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Author:
Lyman Rakstnieks
07th July 2010
You may be having prominent varicose veins in the legs and has caused you a lot of trouble hiding them, the least to say, much worse when somebody sees it and this has become an embarrassing moment in your life. These varicose veins can be hereditary but ...
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Author:
galenormodwv
23rd June 2010
Male infertility is troubling for many couples with the goal of conceiving. Common reasons for male infertility include problems with semen or sperm, such as low sperm count, poor sperm motility or poor sperm quality. However, determining the causes of ...
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Author:
Justin
04th January 2010
Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and tortuous. The term usually refers to the veins on the leg, although varicose veins can occur elsewhere. Veins have leaflet valves to prevent blood from smooth backwards (retrograde). Leg muscles pump ...
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Author:
Dr. Sarkozy Mikal
18th November 2009
Phlebitis can have very serious consequences. However, there are simple diagnostic and treatment procedures available. This article explains the symptoms and treatments for this disorder.
A red or pink discoloration in the skin overlying the inflamed v...
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Author:
DaveRoberts