In a spider vein, also called a "sunburst varicosity" there is a central reddish area that is visible to the eye because it lies close to the surface of the skin; smaller veins spread outward from it in the shape of a spider's legs. Spider veins may also appear in two other common...
Stretch marks:If you've gained a lot of weight quickly, you might develop these telltale parallel lines as your skin stretches to accommodate. Varicose veins:Excess fat in the legs may hide varicose veins, but you may experience a feeling of heaviness, pain, swelling or skin changes, and ...
Post-thrombotic syndrome is usually mild, but some symptoms can be severe. They may not show up until years later. Up to half of people with DVT end up with long-term effects where the clot was: Pain Swelling Darkenedskincolor Skin sores Varicose veins-- swollen, sometimes twisted or blue...
The presence of any abnormally enlarged veins (varicose), usually in the legs, is noted. In addition to evaluating a person's alertness and mental ability during the initial conversation, inspection of the nervous system may include: Neurologic screen. The person's ability to take a few ...
(particularly during the first 3-4 months of pregnancy as a result of higher levels of estrogen in the system), heartburn, gas, hemorrhoids, backache, leg cramps, insomnia, constipation, shortness of breath or varicose veins (as a result of carrying a heavy load on the abdomen). What ...
A pregnant patient reports swelling in her legs and the appearance of varicose veins. What nursing interventions should be recommended to manage varicosities and edema during pregnancy? A) Encourage the patient to sit for long periods with legs crossed B) Advise frequent position changes and walking...
There was no significant difference in subjective symptoms between the two groups of legs, although there were more complaints of oedema and restlessness in legs in which DVT had been diagnosed and varicose veins were more common. When the incidence of varicose veins before the operation and at ...
Varicose veins from restriction of blood flow in the veins due to pressure of the uterus Ectopic pregnancy Fertilized ovum implants outside the uterus, most cases occur in the fallopian tube Ectopic pregnancy - Tube may rupture leading to peritonitis causing severe pain ...