Bruises or hematomas occur on the body as a result of a trauma (bruising, impact) and usually do not cause concern. But what if the bruises appear for no apparent reason?
Varicose veins inflict serious damage not only to physical health but also to appearance. The disease affects 28 % of women and 20 % of men.
Pregnancy is full of surprises, and not all of them are pleasant. Varicose veins are one of them. How do you keep your veins healthy while you are expecting a baby?
A bluish zigzag under the knees, purple lines along the calf, bumps, and knots — these are the "art" of varicose veins, which can be located on any part of the legs. Can you still exercise with varicose veins? Let’s take a look.
Varicose veins are usually associated with dilated veins in the legs. They can appear in the most unexpected places, such as the pelvis. What is the risk?
Varicose veins have two main causes: genetic predisposition and lifestyle. Although we can't do anything about the first one, we can influence the second one.
Sometimes, when looking at the mirror in the morning, we see swelling under the eyes, more commonly known as “bags”. In summer, we see marks from shoes on our feet or have difficulties removing rings from our fingers. These symptoms shouldn’t be taken lightly since they are the first signs of edema. Why does swelling occur?
Air travel — especially long-haul flights — can be stressful not only for your spine but also for your circulatory system. Sitting for hours in the same position can cause blood to pool in the deep veins of the legs, increasing the risk of blood clot formation.