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Posts tagged circulation
Complications of varicose veins
Jul 11th
Varicose veins which form near the surface of your skin can sometimes bleed if you cut or bump your leg. You may find that the bleeding is difficult to stop. You should lie down, raise your leg, and apply direct pressure to the wound. Seek medical advice immediately if this does not stop the bleeding.
Treatment for varicose veins
Jul 10th
Compression stockings are specially designed stockings which steadily squeeze your legs to help improve your circulation. They may help to relieve pain, discomfort or swelling in your legs which is being caused by your varicose veins. It is not yet known whether compression stockings can help to prevent your varicose veins from getting worse, or if they prevent new varicose veins from appearing.
Symptoms and causes of an aneurysm circulation disorder
Apr 16th
Cocaine abuse is another risk factor for intracranial aneurysms. Cocaine can inflame the walls of the blood vessels and raise your blood pressure. The combination of both of these factors increases your risk of developing an intracranial aneurysm
