Meet Ellen*, a 71-year-old woman, who developed blood clots in legs after undergoing extensive back surgery. Here’s how it happened: The day after Ellen’s back surgery, she felt severe pain and swelling in her left leg. She also had some pain and swelling in the right leg. She stated, “My legs were in so much … Continue reading Back Surgery Caused Blood Clots in Legs but Dr. Jaryd Stein Saved Me
10 Signs of a Blood Clot in Your Leg
As many as 900,000 people develop blood clots in the United States every year. Often, they aren’t treated in time because they go undiagnosed. According to the National Blood Clot Alliance, the lack of an early diagnosis can lead to death. One in three of those with late diagnoses can experience fatal results. When diagnosed, especially … Continue reading 10 Signs of a Blood Clot in Your Leg
Varicose Veins Minimally Invasive Treatment Approved
Press Release/Announcement: Precision VIR announces the availability of Polidocanol Injectable Foam 1% to treat varicose veins Dallas, Texas, 11/20/2017: Dr. Danny Chan, Dr. Jaryd Stein and the associate vein specialists in Dallas, Texas at Precision Vascular and Interventional (Precision VIR) are pleased to announce the availability of Polidocanol Injectable Foam. This is a prescription medicine … Continue reading Varicose Veins Minimally Invasive Treatment Approved
Varicose Veins Treatment with Foam Sclerotherapy, FAQs
Varicose Veins Treatment with Foam Sclerotherapy – Frequently Asked Questions from Patients Request an Appointment We encourage you to schedule a consultation with Precision VIR. One of our vein care specialists will advise on whether or not you’re an ideal candidate for Foam Sclerotherapy, as well as create a custom treatment plan. Call the office … Continue reading Varicose Veins Treatment with Foam Sclerotherapy, FAQs
Best Varicose Vein Doctors in Dallas: Maria’s Story
Case Study: How Maria Found Treatment from the Best Varicose Vein Doctors in Dallas Meet Maria, a 58-year-old woman suffering from leg heaviness, tiredness and bulging veins. Maria’s leg conditions gave her pain. She always wore pants to cover up the ugly appearance of her legs. Maria searched for the best varicose vein doctors in … Continue reading Best Varicose Vein Doctors in Dallas: Maria’s Story
Ankle & Leg Swelling (Edema)
Signs of Edema include: ankle & leg swelling, changes in skin pigmentation, pain and discomfort particularly in the calf and/or ankle. Swelling and leg edema can be caused by an abnormal buildup of fluid in the soft tissues of the leg. Edema is multifactorial and can be caused by lymphatic dysfunction and/or a more progressive stage of venous reflux disease. Increased venous hypertension forces … Continue reading Ankle & Leg Swelling (Edema)
Lower Extremity Venous Anatomy
After the arteries supply blood to the organs and muscles of the body, veins return deoxygenated blood back to the heart. The veins rely on a more passive and indirect mechanism to help aid in the return of blood to the heart. In the pelvis and lower extremities, blood in the veins has to fight … Continue reading Lower Extremity Venous Anatomy
Leg Restlessness
Lower Extremity Venous Insufficiency Leg Restlessness. Patients with chronic lower extremity venous insufficiency may describe the feeling of the constant urge to move their legs, particularly at night. This sensation may be caused by restless legs syndrome (RLS). One mechanism to explain this sensation may be that when the blood is not emptying out of … Continue reading Leg Restlessness
Venous Leg Ulcers
Personalized Medical Treatment for Venous Leg Ulcers: The most severe manifestation of venous disease is when inadequate blood flow from venous congestion causes weakening of the immune system, namely white blood cells. The weakened immune system and venous congestion combination can cause a local build up of toxins in the tissues of the legs, most … Continue reading Venous Leg Ulcers
Skin Discoloration & Hyperpigmentation
Personalized Medical Treatment for Skin Discoloration & Hyperpigmentation Skin discoloration happens when iron from the red blood cells gets deposited under the skin and “stains” the skin. This occurs when there is increased venous congestion causing a leaking of red blood cells into the tissues, especially the lower legs. The venous congestion can be from underlying varicose veins. When … Continue reading Skin Discoloration & Hyperpigmentation