Yoga is an excellent way to improve flexibility, reduce stress, and promote circulation. Certain poses, such as the dog face down, can help increase blood flow to the legs and reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis. Leg lifts are also beneficial for strengthening the entire leg and aiding short-term blood flow. To do this exercise, lie on your back with your arms at your sides and legs extended.
When it comes to treating vein diseases, there are a variety of conservative options to consider. These include avoiding prolonged standing or exertion, elevating the affected leg, exercising, using external compression devices (e.g. stockings or bandages), loosening restrictive clothing, medical treatment, modifying cardiovascular risk factors, reducing peripheral edema, and weight loss. Manual lymphatic drainage may also be beneficial.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a condition in which the legs experience uncomfortable or unpleasant sensations. When you relax or go to sleep, you feel like you have to move your legs constantly due to a tingling or pulling sensation. This can disrupt sleep and leave you feeling exhausted. Dr.
Eric Mai at STL Vein & Cosmetics specializes in diagnosing and treating RLS. He uses advanced diagnostic techniques and tools to identify the cause and severity of venous problems that may not be obvious. Depending on the results of the evaluation, he may recommend additional tests such as a diagnostic ultrasound. There is hope if vein disease is causing your restless legs.
To help manage RLS symptoms, try not to sleep after exercising, running errands, or cleaning the house. If possible, avoid heavy physical work, stress, nicotine, alcohol, and caffeine-containing beverages a few hours before bedtime. If your symptoms change or worsen, Dr. Mai and our team of RLS experts know what to do.
At STL Vein & Cosmetics we focus on treating leg conditions such as RLS. If you're in St. Louis, Missouri, call or request an appointment online today at your preferred location. Venous blood clots occur naturally when blood cells and protein chains called fibrin clump together to stop bleeding after an injury to a blood vessel.
Over time, a clot forms a protective crust over a healing wound. When this clot doesn't go away it's called a thrombus and when it's found in deep veins such as those in the leg it can lead to deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT can break off and travel through the bloodstream or become embolized and lodge in the brain, lungs, heart or other areas causing serious damage to that organ. When a DVT breaks off and passes into a lung it's called a pulmonary embolism (PE) which is often fatal. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy is another option for treating postoperative incision pain and ipsilateral reference shoulder pain.
TENS relieves pain by reducing nerve sensitivity to pain and inducing vasoconstriction which reduces inflammation and swelling. Ice packs can also be used before or during coughing and deep breathing exercises to reduce aggravation of incision pain through postoperative physical therapy interventions. Airway cleaning techniques vary depending on patient preference as patient preference improves adherence. For example, patients who prefer to be independent may prefer airway cleaning techniques that can be self-administered. Deep breathing exercises are most often performed in the upright and sitting position but can also be practiced while lying on their side up or in a modified postural drainage position. The saphenous vein is identified in the groin, brought to the surface through a small incision and ligated for treatment of DVT.
