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Understanding Swollen Legs and Veins After COVID-19: Can It Cause Edema in Legs?

A woman seated on a stool, holding a delicate flower in her hand, represents an article about how COVID-19 can cause edema in legs and impact veins.

Healthcare providers and researchers continue to uncover the mysterious myriad of symptoms that this novel virus can cause in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus survivors and recovered COVID-19 patients are discovering that the lingering effects of COVID-19 – after the initial recovery from the virus – are far more complex and unpredictable than […]

Options for Non-Surgical Varicose Vein Treatment Boca Raton

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More than three million cases of varicose veins are diagnosed in the United States each year. Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins caused by malfunctioning valves. While any superficial vein in the body can be affected, the most common are those found in the legs. For many people, varicose veins are a minor cosmetic issue. […]

How to Know When It’s Time for Vein Treatment Boca Raton

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If you’re experiencing vein issues but aren’t sure if they’re severe enough to see a doctor, there are a few things that you need to know. Pain in your lower legs is not something that should be ignored. Veins are crucial to health. They ensure that blood is pumped safely and consistently to tissues and […]

Don’t Ignore Symptoms – Know When to visit a Foot Doctor Boca Raton

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Symptoms to Conditions of the foot and ankle should never be taken lightly. Your mobility is the key to independence. With painful or debilitating conditions you could find your quality of life significantly reduced. Failing to treat suspected injuries or conditions could compromise your ability to walk and stand comfortably, or engage in the sports […]

Bleeding Varicose Veins

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Why do people bleed from their veins after they’ve been in a hot shower? Often, I get a call from the patient who was taking a hot shower, and the next thing they see is a pool of blood on the bathroom floor. In a panic, they quickly call the paramedics. The paramedic arrives, wraps […]

Veins During Pregnancy

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Vein during pregnancy can be painful and unsightly. Ladies, you can start by thanking your parents for passing down the gene that makes you prone to developing varicose veins. Now, you can thank your children for making them worse. Veins during pregnancy are a condition that can make your gestation very uncomfortable.  Varicose veins during […]