Can Uterine Fibroids Cause Weight Gain?
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Can Uterine Fibroids Cause Weight Gain?

Camila Anderson Comas2025-02-06T06:42:29+00:00

As women approach the height of their childbearing years, they may start to notice some unusual changes, such as heavy menstrual flow, increased menstrual cramping, abdominal pain, and difficult urination. If any of these symptoms are applicable to you, you may be experiencing Uterine Fibroids. In addition to all these other uncomfortable symptoms, you could also notice weight gain in your abdominal region. Can Uterine Fibroids cause weight gain? The answer is yes. Uterine Fibroids [...]

Can Uterine Fibroids Cause Weight Gain?Camila Anderson Comas2025-02-06T06:42:29+00:00

How does a Prostate Artery Embolization work?
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How does a Prostate Artery Embolization work?

Camila Anderson Comas2025-02-06T10:22:35+00:00

Age-related health conditions are often inevitable, especially in men over the age of 50. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), for example, is seen in about 50% of men over 50-years-old and up to 90% of men over 80-years-old. Also referred to as enlarged prostate, BPH occurs when, as the name suggests, the prostate and its surrounding tissue expand. As the gland expands, it can squeeze the urethra and thicken the walls of the bladder. The bladder [...]

How does a Prostate Artery Embolization work?Camila Anderson Comas2025-02-06T10:22:35+00:00

PAD Treatment: Bypass Grafting vs. Angiogram with Intervention
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PAD Treatment: Bypass Grafting vs. Angiogram with Intervention

Camila Anderson Comas2025-02-06T11:02:35+00:00

PAD Treatments Are you suffering from pain in your legs while you are walking? If so, you may have peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. One in every 20 Americans over the age of 50 are affected by PAD- making this condition extremely common, but treatable. Treatments for peripheral arterial disease can help to alleviate painful symptoms. Patients may experience leg pain, leg cramps, or foot ulcers. PAD treatment includes Bypass Grafting and an angiogram with [...]

PAD Treatment: Bypass Grafting vs. Angiogram with InterventionCamila Anderson Comas2025-02-06T11:02:35+00:00

How to Treat Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee
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How to Treat Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee

Camila Anderson Comas2025-02-06T10:34:05+00:00

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, also known as the “wear and tear disease,” currently affects over 10 million Americans. It is the most common form of arthritis as 1 in 2 adults will develop the condition at some point in their lifetime. The commonality of this condition makes minimally invasive treatment options a top priority. Here at Pedes Orange County, we offer an alternative to the typical treatment options for osteoarthritis of the knee: Genicular [...]

How to Treat Osteoarthritis (OA) of the KneeCamila Anderson Comas2025-02-06T10:34:05+00:00

Are Hypertension and PAD Linked?
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Are Hypertension and PAD Linked?

Camila Anderson Comas2025-02-20T20:52:35+00:00

What is PAD? Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a circulatory condition that occurs when there is excessive plaque build-up on the arterial walls, causing the arteries to narrow. This fatty plaque buildup is also known as atherosclerosis. Plaque is an unhealthy combination of fat, cholesterol, cellular waste, calcium, and proteins that cause blood clotting. When plaque accumulates in the arteries, it becomes hard and stiff, leading to atherosclerosis and PAD. Could PAD be linked to [...]

Are Hypertension and PAD Linked?Camila Anderson Comas2025-02-20T20:52:35+00:00

Are Women at Higher Risk for Varicose Veins?
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Are Women at Higher Risk for Varicose Veins?

Camila Anderson Comas2025-02-20T20:44:36+00:00

What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are bulging veins that run just beneath the surface of the skin. These veins will commonly appear on the legs and feet. They are a result of malfunctioning valves in inside the unhealthy vein. When these valves malfunction, blood is not pushed upwards back towards the heart. Instead, unhealthy valves cause blood to flow backward. The blood then pools and causes the vein to deform and bulge. Varicose veins [...]

Are Women at Higher Risk for Varicose Veins?Camila Anderson Comas2025-02-20T20:44:36+00:00

Chronic Venous Insufficiency – Signs, Symptoms, & Complications
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Chronic Venous Insufficiency – Signs, Symptoms, & Complications

Camila Anderson Comas2025-02-20T20:46:05+00:00

Studies show that chronic venous insufficiency, CVI, is prevalent in up to 40% of U.S. adults. CVI is a vascular condition that affects the way in which blood flows properly throughout your body. Your arteries and veins are key components in your vascular system. They work consistently with your heart to ensure that your body’s organs & tissues are getting exactly what they need. Arteries carry oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood away from the heart and [...]

Chronic Venous Insufficiency – Signs, Symptoms, & ComplicationsCamila Anderson Comas2025-02-20T20:46:05+00:00

Is there a link between smoking and Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?
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Is there a link between smoking and Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?

Camila Anderson Comas2025-02-06T10:35:49+00:00

What is PAD? Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) develops when excessive plaque accumulates in the arteries. As a result, blood flow is restricted, especially in the lower extremities such as the legs, feet, and ankles. Patients afflicted with PAD will typically receive arterial treatments or peripheral arterial treatment to help restore their weakened arteries and are encouraged by their physicians to practice healthy habits at home to combat the painful and potentially life-threatening symptoms associated with [...]

Is there a link between smoking and Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?Camila Anderson Comas2025-02-06T10:35:49+00:00

Everything You Need to Know About Cutera Excel V Laser System
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Everything You Need to Know About Cutera Excel V Laser System

Camila Anderson Comas2025-02-06T09:46:52+00:00

Millions of people are afflicted with vascular skin conditions, such as spider veins, reticular veins, rosacea, and telangiectasia. These conditions result in broken blood vessels, lesions, and discoloration. The Excel V laser system is a new and effective non-invasive approach to treating these vascular skin conditions with the safety and comfort of the patient in mind. Individuals affected by these dermatological conditions usually report self-consciousness and reduced confidence, which affects the quality of their lives [...]

Everything You Need to Know About Cutera Excel V Laser SystemCamila Anderson Comas2025-02-06T09:46:52+00:00

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