Summertime is when we all want to get outside, let our skin breathe, and have fun. When you have spider veins, it can make you self-conscious of your appearance, ruin your self-esteem and keep you from enjoying social functions. Understanding what causes spider veins and how to treat them is crucial to enjoying the rest […]
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People often make jokes about hemorrhoids and aging. But, the discomfort of hemorrhoids is no laughing matter. Recurring hemorrhoids are frustrating because they impact your way of life. Getting answers and addressing the problem are your keys to finding relief. Here are some reasons why recurring hemorrhoids are a problem for you and what you
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The challenge of staying active gets worse when your joints are giving you problems. Joint pain can be debilitating. But, it doesn’t have to end your physical activity. Having an active lifestyle can help soothe your joint pain. So, don’t let joint pain make you give up your morning jog yet. Here are some ways
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As your body changes, it’s essential to keep up with your prostate health. Many men over the age of 65 have been affected by symptoms of an enlarged prostate. However, with Prostate Artery Embolization, or PAE your symptoms can be drastically improved, and restore your quality of life. Signs of An Enlarged Prostate An enlarged
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Maintaining proper circulation is one of the major keys to having a fully functional, healthy body. At the Metropolitan Vascular Institute, we understand how important veins are to your circulation, and overall health. Good circulation ensures that your body gets both the nutrients and oxygen it needs to keep your organs thriving. As you age,
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Kidney failure is a serious medical condition causing a person to rely on a procedure called dialysis. Dialysis involves using a machine to remove waste from your blood. Before starting your dialysis treatment, you need to have dialysis access placed. There are four different dialysis access types. Central Venous Catheter The central venous catheter is
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If you are suffering from varicose veins, you are not alone! Varicose veins are common, and not usually medically threatening. They can, however, cause discomfort. Fortunately, there are several treatment options available to you. What Are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins occur when the blood pressure in the veins increases. The increased pressure causes the veins
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Uterine fibroids are a common type of tumor that affects women’s reproductive systems. Fortunately, the vast majority (over 99%) of these tumors are benign and do not pose a risk of uterine cancer. Still, many women seek treatment for uterine fibroids to eliminate or reduce the symptoms they cause. Uterine fibroids range in size from
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Our kidneys work to clean and filter the blood. In instances where kidney function is severely diminished, a person may need dialysis, a treatment process that takes over that necessary filtering. In order for dialysis to begin, the patient requires the placement of a dialysis access portal of some sort. Access is the path through
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Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the veins have problems sending blood from the legs back to the heart. In a healthy vascular system, the veins that are deeper in the leg work with help from the calf muscles to pump blood up and out of the legs. Venous insufficiency is an indicator that
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