If you are dealing with issues in your blood, your doctor may prescribe a venography. This is a vein test that injects martial into your veins so the doctors can see and analyze your blood flow. You may need this test if you are worried that you have blood clots, or if you are about …
It is likely that you have heard it many times: eating fruits and veggies is good for your overall health. Healthy eating habits can have a positive effect on your life quality. You may not be aware that good eating habits are essential for optimal vein health. Good circulation and vein health can make you …
Thrombosis is a health condition that is associated with an abnormal risk of clotting. While some cases of thrombosis may be linked to genetic factors, there are a number of additional lifestyle factors that can significantly increase your risk of developing clots. Let’s examine some lifestyle-related thrombosis risks. Lifestyle-Related Thrombosis Risks Blood clots can be …
Your veins are one part of a complex system of pathways that make up your cardiovascular system. They are primarily responsible for taking deoxygenated blood from the rest of the body back through the heart and lungs. Essentially, your veins have a vital role, and they often have to work against gravity to get the …
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the result of a blood clot in a deep set vein. Deep vein thrombosis usually occurs in the leg(s), and it is associated with several risk factors including obesity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and medications that increase the risk of clotting. What Causes Deep Vein Thrombosis? Deep vein thrombosis is caused …
Your vein health is just as vital as the health of any other system in your body. Your veins work hard to bring deoxygenated blood back through your lungs so that your blood can be reoxygenated and distributed throughout your body. So how can you check vein health? How Can I Check Vein Health? If …
Deep vein thrombosis is when a clot forms in one of the deep veins of your body. It is most commonly seen in the thigh but can occur elsewhere. A typical case will present with pain and swelling near the location of the clot, but it is possible to have deep vein thrombosis without any …
In many ways, the Sun is the gift that keeps on giving. It allows our bodies to synthesize Vitamin D and provides plants with the energy needed to turn carbon dioxide into oxygen. Unfortunately, too much sun exposure can do serious damage to your skin resulting in sunburn, permanent discoloration, and an increased likelihood of …
Can leg veins cause pain? Varicose veins result from damaged valves that allow some blood to pool rather than flowing smoothly along the normal pathways. The damage and pooled blood gives these veins their enlarged and twisted appearance. Fortunately, many patients don’t suffer from any discomfort as a result of these veins. Their appearance may …
It’s a sad fact that modern society really isn’t built with our health in mind. It is no wonder that there are jobs that are bad for your veins. So much of the work that requires a human actor necessitates habits that actively damage our bones, muscles, and cardiovascular systems among other things. However, some …