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). Depending on the progression and severity of the condition, very different therapeutic approaches are taken for the open leg. This article describes venous leg ulcers and lower leg ulcers based on chronic...

DVT - Deep Vein Thrombophlebitis Blood plays a vital role in transporting oxygen and nutrients to different parts of the body. 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 vessels completely. It is a very serious condition which carries a...

Varicose Veins: Feet/Legs Gnarled or Enlarged Veins Varicose veins are the result of a medical condition called Chronic Venous Insufficiency, or CVI. The impacted veins are swollen, enlarged and twisted with a blue or purple appearance. Our veins are primarily responsible for transporting deoxygenated blood from different parts of the body, to the heart. Healthy veins pump blood against the pull...

Dry Skin: Insufficiently Formed of Lipid Moisture Film Skin is the largest organ of our body and forms a protective layer called the epidermis. Healthy skin is covered by a fine film of moisture containing tiny droplets of lipids (fat). This layer keeps the skin supple and protects the delicate soft tissues from pathogens and environmental influences. In some patients,...

Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI): Legs Vein Valves Irregular Functioning 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 transports it to the heart. Weakness in the venous valves results in the backflow of blood and accumulation of fluid in the legs. This...

Spider Veins: Face or Legs Damaged Veins 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 aside from their appearance.  Our veins are blood vessels that primarily transfer deoxygenated blood from all parts of the body, to the heart. Wear and...

What is Phlebolymphedema? 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 a push and pull effect when it beats to allow for blood to travel back and forth effectively.  Phlebolymphedema is a disease where this excess fluid accumulates in...