by Dr. Abella
Leg pain and swelling can be caused by a number of problems, many of them venous in nature. One serious condition with these symptoms is May-Thurner syndrome. Caused by the compression of an important vein against the spine, May-Thurner syndrome is the narrowing of...
by Dr. Abella
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), blood clots that happen in deep veins, often in the thighs and lower legs, is a relatively common venous condition that is not life-threatening. However, if treatment doesn’t occur, DVT can lead to a serious condition called post-thrombotic...
by Dr. Abella
Deep vein thrombosis refers to a blood clot in the large veins in the leg or pelvis. The three most common reasons for DVT are inflammation or damage of a vein’s inner lining, blood that clots quickly, and slow blood flow. Critical veins run through the pelvis into...
by Dr. Abella
Almost all of us have experienced a painful tightening of the calf muscles, which is called a cramp. Also called charley horses, these unpleasant experiences often come about during exercise, but can also happen as a result of venous disease and other health...
by Dr. Abella
Varicose Disease, Swelling, Skin Changes and Ulcers A high percentage of people suffer from some form of varicose disease, and unfortunately, a high percentage of those with the disease don’t do anything about it. Often, symptoms like leg heaviness and slight pain are...
