Vascular health articles on veins, arteries and slow-healing wounds
Dr Desmond Ooi has written these vascular health articles on varicose veins, swollen legs, diabetic foot care, leg cramps at night and aneurysm prevention.
Each article is general information and does not replace a consultation.
Vascular health articles on varicose veins, spider veins and leg swelling
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15 December 2023
When to worry about varicose veins, and the signs to watch
The symptoms that mean varicose veins need a doctor's check, and the signs to act on the same day.
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For aching legs, tablets for varicose veins can ease symptoms, though the veins remain
It covers what vein tablets can do for aching and swelling, how long they are taken, their side effects, and when a scan is advised.
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9 October 2024
How to remove varicose veins naturally, and what home care can and cannot do
It covers exercise, raising the legs, compression stockings and weight, and the limits of home care.
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23 September 2024
5 reasons why you have swollen legs and feet
Swollen legs and feet can come from vein problems, a blood clot, pregnancy, long hours of standing or sitting, or kidney or liver disease.
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1 March 2024
Varicose veins in pregnancy, and what expectant mothers need to know
Pregnancy can bring on varicose veins, and this article covers how to manage them during pregnancy and after the birth.
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26 December 2023
Varicose veins vs spider veins, and the difference between them
Varicose veins and spider veins can look alike, but they differ in size, symptoms and treatment.
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Articles on diabetic foot care and slow-healing wounds
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17 April 2024
Shoes for diabetics, and tips for choosing proper footwear
It covers what to look for in shoes when you have diabetes, which shoes to avoid, and when a foot wound needs a doctor.
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20 December 2023
How to keep your feet healthy with diabetes
It covers daily foot care, looking after small wounds and foot screening for people with diabetes.
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Vascular health articles on arteries, leg cramps and aneurysm prevention
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1 August 2024
Leg cramps at night, causes and solutions
Leg cramps at night can come from vein problems, poor circulation, dehydration, overused muscles or an imbalance of minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium.
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23 April 2024
Preventing abdominal aortic aneurysm, lifestyle changes and risk reduction
It covers the risk factors for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, the lifestyle changes that lower the risk, and screening.
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