Scrotal Veins/Varicoceles
Varicoceles A varicocele is a network of swollen veins in your scrotum, usually on the left side. It causes a lump in the scrotum, which is not usually painful and may be more obvious when you stand up, cough or strain. You are more likely to develop a varicocele if it runs in your family, […]
Leg Ulcers
What Causes Leg Ulcers In extreme cases of varicose veins, when the veins fail to take the venous blood away from the leg, it can cause inflammation and skin damage, resulting in a leg ulcer. Venous conditions account for a high percentage of ulcers that develop on the lower leg. We use ultrasound to find […]
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Did you know that along with causing some other inconvenient and painful symptoms, untreated varicose veins can actually put your life at risk? Deep vein thrombosis is a condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein, most often in the calf, thigh or pelvis. This is dangerous because the clot can dislodge and […]