Vein Disorders

Stubborn and slow-healing ulcers, commonly referred to as "open legs," can have many causes. Vascular diseases or diabetes can often lead to ulcers developing in the lower leg (Ulcus Curis)....

Vein Disorders

The circulatory system is responsible for transporting blood throughout our body and facilitates the transfer of oxygen from head to toe. Our heart pumps the blood through our body, using...

Vein Disorders

Spider veins are red or purple in colour and generally appear on the legs, neck, or behind the knee. They tend to be in web-like clusters and have no symptoms...

Vein Disorders

Veins are sophisticated blood vessels that carry blood from the body to the heart. They drain impure or deoxygenated blood from the parts of the body and transport it to...

Vein Disorders

The skin is the largest organ of the body and forms a protective layer called the epidermis. Healthy skin is covered by a fine film of moisture containing tiny droplets...

Vein Disorders

Varicose veins result from a medical condition called Chronic Venous Insufficiency, or CVI. The impacted veins are swollen, enlarged, and twisted, and they have a blue or purple appearance. Our...

Vein Disorders

Some patients can develop a tendency to form clots (thrombosis) in the veins. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) occurs most commonly in the leg and can constrict or even close the blood...