When it comes to your vascular health, understanding the various treatment options available is crucial. Endovascular thrombectomy is an innovative procedure that has transformed the management of certain vascular conditions, particularly patients with deep vein thrombosis, a type of blood clot typically occurring in[…]
Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a condition that can occur in people who have experienced deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg. PTS can cause pain, swelling, and other symptoms in the affected limb. In some cases, the symptoms can be severe and interfere[…]
Poor circulation is much more than feeling cold most of the time. Or, an issue that may lead to numbness or tingling in your extremities. In many cases, it can have a substantial impact on your overall health and well-being. In fact, in some cases, poor circulation may even have an impact on your mental health.
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can be asymptomatic or be severe enough to make walking or moving your arms or legs difficult. It can even prevent wounds or ulcers from healing appropriately. PAD is caused by plaque buildup in the arteries that carry blood to your legs and feet, restricting blood flow.
Following up from our previous post, Why Are My Legs Swelling, we wanted to further explore this topic and discuss some of the treatment options that may be available to help alleviate your swollen legs, a.k.a, peripheral edema.
Leg swelling can be a painful and scary experience. There are numerous potential causes of this condition from circulatory to environmental to inflammatory. In this article we discuss some of the most common causes of leg swelling, also known as peripheral edema.
