Dr Alexander Faber will be conducting free Venous Reflux Disease screenings on Saturday,13 December 2014 from 08h00 at Life Robinson Private Hospital. Do your legs ache or feel heavy, particularly at the end of the day? Do you experience itching, burning, cramping, throbbing or swelling in your legs? Are you too self-conscious to wear a swim suit or show your legs in public because of unsightly veins on your legs? “A number of people suffer from undiagnosed Venous Reflux Disease and varicose veins” says Dr Alexander Faber, general surgeon at Life Robinson Private Hospital. “Often no symptoms are present however the veins on their legs look dark blue, swollen and twisted under the skin”. Mild symptoms of Venous Reflux Disease include: Heaviness, burning, aching, tiredness or pain in your legs. These symptoms may be worse after you stand or sit for long periods of time. Swelling in your feet and ankles Itching over the vein Varicose veins More serious symptoms comprise of: Swollen legs Swelling and calf pain after sitting or standing for long periods of time Skin changes such as colour changes, dry thinned skin, inflammation or scaling Open sores or bleeding after a slight injury Venous ulcers Venous Reflux Disease can be detected by ultra-sound; the leg is scanned to determine the presence of venous reflux. Should the results be positive treatment can be recommended. To make a booking with dr. Faber please contact 011 278 8832.
Posted on: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 09:48:33 +0000
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