Archive for August, 2006
Varicose veins
Varicose veins are the largest ropy veins seen especially on the legs. They often look like cords and appear twisted and bulging. Varicose veins, which are are deeper and larger than spider veins, typically 3 mm or more in diameter, develop slowly, but once they start they progress. Human veins have a series of valves […]
Posted: August 16th, 2006 under Varicose veins.
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Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is an in-office medical procedure used to treat varicose and spider veins. In sclerotherapy a chemical solution (generally a salt solution) is injected into the damaged veins. The solution irritates the lining of the blood vessel, causing it to swell and stick together, and the blood to clot. Over time, the vessel turns into […]
Posted: August 9th, 2006 under Sclerotherapy.
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