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Is your swelling salt...or sugar?
If you’re experiencing leg pain, swelling or fatigue, there is a good chance varicose veins are the underlying cause, whether you can see them or not. Our venous system is like the branches on a tree. If something goes wrong with a larger, lower branch, it takes a while for the leaves at its tip to turn brown. Improper venous function means...
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Red patch on your lower leg?
When we see a patch of red on our lower leg it’s natural to blame a rash or a bug bite. If it doesn’t go away, we may visit the doctor and be diagnosed with cellulitis—a skin infection—and put on antibiotics. But red patches and other skin discolorations are often the result of something going on beneath the skin: inflammation...
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Real change is in the air
These words of wisdom from motivational speaker Robin Sharma speak to all kinds of change—from changing your career mid-stream to remodeling your kitchen. The words also apply to taking steps to improve your venous health. It’s hard to take those first steps and agree to varicose vein treatments; it’s a little inconvenient in the middle...
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Summer heat and increased activity can make varicose vein symptoms worse
We are already nearing the midpoint of summer when heat and increased activity can exacerbate symptoms of varicose veins, including achiness, swelling and fatigue. In fact, county fairs—like the Great Geauga County Fair coming August 31—can be a perfect storm for symptoms. “County fairs are a good reminder of the importance of...
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Are your lower legs discolored?
Summer is a time for shorts and sandals, but many people feel compelled to hide their legs and ankles due to varicose veins—bulging, twisted, purple or red—and/or swollen ankles. But there is another symptom of venous disease that people often try to hide: leg discoloration. A change in the color of your lower legs can present in...
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