You may have heard that people with diabetes need to be more careful because they are at a higher risk of getting gangrene. Why is that? There are a few reasons for this, and it is good to be aware of how you can protect yourself from infection and severe injury if you have diabetes.
Read MoreWhat are vascular diseases? Vascular diseases are conditions causing an abnormality in the blood vessels, mainly the arteries or veins. Any person, whether young or old, whether healthy or not, may be at risk of vascular disease. If you are unsure if you have a vascular disease, please continue reading and see a specialist to
Read MoreVascular diseases are any diseases which primarily affect the blood vessels (mostly veins and arteries); they can affect people of any age. If you would like to know more about commonly seen vascular diseases, please visit this page. Continue reading this article to find out more about the different methods of diagnosis and options for
Read MoreVaricose veins is a condition where the one-way valves in the veins do not function properly, causing backflow of the blood into the legs where it collects. When the blood collects, the affected veins start to bulge or become twisted, and usually turn a darker blue or purple. They may cause pain and difficulty in
Read MoreVeins are blood vessels that transport deoxygenated blood from organs and muscles back to the heart. Venous diseases are medical conditions related to your veins, and these include: Prevention methods The prevention of vein diseases includes both the maintenance of good vascular health as well as prevention techniques to reduce your risk of developing these
Read MoreLooking for deep vein thrombosis treatment, Singapore? Then this is the article for you! Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition in which a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs, thighs or pelvis, and can occasionally occur in the arm. Did you know that in Singapore, deep vein thrombosis
Read MoreGangrene refers to the death of tissues in the body due to blockage of blood vessels or infection resulting in insufficient oxygen supply to these tissues. With gangrene, the aim is to initiate treatment as early as possible, to reduce the amount of tissue damage and loss. Prevention is always better and being aware of
Read MoreDiagnosis and Treatment Options What you may recognize as a swelling leg or a swollen leg is a common condition called lymphoedema. This condition is brought about by the accumulation of lymph (lymphatic fluid) in a certain part of your body, most commonly your arms or your legs. This fluid is what causes the swelling,
Read MoreWhat are varicose veins? Varicose veins are dark blue or purplish bulging, twisted veins which appear mostly on the legs, although they may also be seen on the arms or neck. They occur as a result of faulty valves in the veins which fail to prevent backflow of blood (especially those in the lower body)
Read MoreDiagnosis and treatment options for spider veins Spider veins appear as a web or a network of red lines very close to the surface of the skin. They are a less severe and milder version of varicose veins, so they very rarely cause pain or discomfort. However, the cause of spider veins is similar to
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