People with End Stage Renal Disease may require a treatment known as hemodialysis. The purpose of hemodialysis is to assist the body with decreasing renal function. When the kidneys fail to filter blood effectively, the process of hemodialysis filters the blood using a machine called a dialyzer outside of the body. In order for the…
“My legs hurt!” This is the statement many make before beginning the process to relieve their pain. Sometimes, it’s obvious why we experience leg pain. If an injury occurs or we begin a new workout program, it’s usually pretty clear what has caused that discomfort, and what we should do to resolve it. If there’s…
You’ve probably heard the term “blood clot”. The medical term for a blood clot is a thrombus (thrombosis refers to the actual presence of a clot inside a vein). March is Deep Vein Thrombosis Month, so we’re spreading the word about the dangers of undetected DVT, and what you can do to prevent it. The…
Varicose Veins are very common in the United States. Check out the infographic below to learn some of the top factors that put you at risk.