DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old obese woman with high blood pressure that is being controlled with nifedipine and losartan. Over a year ago, I noticed that my small toe on my left foot was ...
Poor circulation in the legs affects millions of people worldwide, causing uncomfortable symptoms like cramping, swelling, numbness, and fatigue. While many factors contribute to circulation problems, ...
Venous ulcers usually occur on the legs due to blood circulation problems that damage your veins. Treatments are available to manage symptoms, help ulcers heal more quickly, or prevent them. Venous ...
Peripheral artery disease and venous insufficiency share many symptoms but affect different types of blood vessels. Each has distinguishing symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic markers. Peripheral ...
To reduce the likelihood of consequences caused by impaired blood flow, scientists from Lithuania have worked together to develop an ultrasonic foot stimulation device that can non-invasively improve ...
Arterial ulcers and venous ulcers are chronic wounds with different causes and appearances. Arterial ulcers occur due to arterial disease. Venous ulcers develop as a consequence of chronic venous ...
A type of spongiotic dermatitis that almost always occurs on the leg, stasis dermatitis (SD) is thought to be related to chronic venous insufficiency with venous hypertension. An age-related decrease ...
This particular tea is the most beneficial for your health if you drink it before bedtime. Soothing your legs with bedtime tea might sound like a dream come true, but did you know it could actually ...