Whenever you are faced with surgery or a procedure, you should ask questions to ascertain facts about expected discomfort or pain, method used, and any anticipated side effects. As with any surgery the following side effects may be encountered: nausea, vomiting and the risk that the wound/incisions may become infected. There is also the risk [...]

Does everyone in the family have asthma or does it just seem like it? —Is it just a coincidence or a family curse that makes all the men’s toes do that? —Or why does Cousin Lon have to go to the sanitarium each full moon?

Whoa, you might think, that looks exactly like the purpely thing Aunt Agnes had on her leg, and lo, the mystery is over. It is exactly like Aunt Agnes’. Varicose veins have a way of running in the family, excuse the lame pun. Now, though, is the time to rein in your imagination and try some rational thinking [...]

When we look at varicose veins, we’re observing twisted and swollen veins that appear to be directly under the surface of our skin. They look rather blue-ish and they come in different shapes and sizes with different symptoms. Some of them may throb, they might bulge above the surface and they can be quite uncomfortable. [...]

The varicose veins that appear in the esophagus are actually very similar to the ones we’re most familiar with, the ones that show up on your legs. Both conditions share the symptoms of twisted veins, sometimes bulging and/or dilated. The inhibiting of the blood flow comes about while the venous system exerts increased pressure. 

Yes, indeed, it sounds like a fine solution and it is, in fact, a widely administered therapy. But it certainly isn’t the therapy for me. Like thousands of other patients, I really can’t stand needles. I can’t say why that is, and I haven’t read a theory that attempts to satisfactorily explain why needles affect [...]

Folk medicine and holistic practices are based on ancient knowledge arrived at by people without access to physicians, television, a consumer economy, or double churned ice cream. While we may parse and quibble about the quality of life and the pursuit of happiness, we cannot help but notice that more and more often on our newshows [...]

Varicose veins are veins that have difficulty with blood flow, may have backup blood flow, and weakened vein walls and valves. Varicose veins are distended, superficial veins that are seen just under the skin or raised on the skin. Varicose veins are dark blue, red or purple in color.

If you are ready for an anxiety attack, hold up, because we’re not through here by a long shot. First we will find out if you qualify for any professional courtesy. What that means is a discount the doc will give you because there is some professional reason. You don’t think that docs going to other docs for [...]

There are always a lot of questions regarding varicose veins. They look ugly, can ache, itch and make your legs feel heavy; it’s no wonder we want to know all we can about them. Only with knowledge can we expect to make a difference and bring a measure of comfort to ourselves.