If you had seen me in shorts three years ago, no doubt you would have wondered, “Good heavens! What’s wrong with her legs!” My varicose and spider veins were so pronounced that it looked like my lower legs were terribly bruised. Even though I was only 45, my legs looked like they belonged to a ...
It doesn’t seem like too long ago. I was 14 years old, standing in front of a full-length mirror, inspecting myself like many teenagers do. Summer was going on full blast outside, a sweltering 101 degrees in the hot Texas sun. Wearing a white skirt, I turned in the mirror to inspect my back side. ...
Medical doctors who specialize in the conditions of the skin, or dermatology, are called dermatologists. They treat all types of skin conditions and illnesses as well as perform spa treatments, laser therapy, and other therapies to give their patients a total skincare routine. In addition to skin issues, dermatologists are able to also deal with ...
Varicose veins usually show up in adulthood, building after years of doing the wrong things. Prolonged sitting, which cuts of the blood flow to the arteries, makes a significant contribution to bulging veins in the legs. Crossing the legs will expedite the problem. To have a healthy blood flow, the legs have to move, pumping ...
The Signs, Symptoms and Treatment of Hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoid is a common condition. Fifty to seventy five percent of all Americans develop hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are defined as painful, swollen, inflamed veins located around the anus or lower rectum. They occur due to weakening of the muscles that support the blood vessels in the area. This weakening ...
Spider veins on the face are anything but attractive. There are many causes for spider veins. It could be anything from sun damage, excessive alcohol, genetics, or even menopause. My spider veins started around my nose that could barely be seen. They have since spread to my cheeks. At first I thought I had the ...
An EMG test can actually hurt. It depends on how sensitive a person is to pain, and in the case of an EMG test, the pain can come from two sources: an electric shock delivered by the doctor, and needle pricks, which can take the form of an embedded needle that the doctor maneuvers around ...
