Women who experience chronic pelvic (lower abdominal) pain are often frustrated because diagnosing the cause of such pain has proven to be elusive. Often, women will see their Ob for this complaint, only to start a cycle of specific imaging tests and often undergoing laparoscopic procedures that offer hope, but...
Are you worried about your vein health, or have you been diagnosed with a form of vascular disease? In the midst of a global crisis, it can be hard to decide what to do when you’re faced with a medical need that might not be “essential.” At Bloomfield Vein &...
Diabetes can increase your risk of many other health issues, including vascular problems. In most cases, vascular issues in people with diabetes show up as problems in the legs, feet, and toes. At Bloomfield Vein & Vascular PLLC in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Dr. Diego Hernandez can diagnose vascular issues related...
Venous disease, also known as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), affects a significant number of Americans. Many people have no idea they have venous disease, meaning CVI can go untreated for long periods of time and end up causing significant health issues. Because symptoms gradually develop over years, people often accept...
The veins in your lower extremities are essential to your well being. Because of what we do during our daily activities, whether it be standing, sitting or walking, these veins must continually fight the forces of gravity to help return blood to the heart. Sometimes, and for different reasons, the...
Left untreated, Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD, has the potential to diminish your health and well-being and in some cases, lead to serious complications. Fortunately, with the appropriate guidance, you can successfully manage your symptoms and have a high quality of life. Many patients with PAD wonder if they’ll have...
If you have diabetes, your risk of a non-healing foot or leg wound can double or even triple. Not to mention, your chances of having a lower limb amputation can also increase. That’s because one of the most common complications of diabetes is poor circulation in the feet and legs,...
Over half of the adult population in the United States has some type of vein disease, but only 20-25% of American women and 10-15% of American men have visible varicose veins. This condition often appears to run in families, but familial connection isn’t the only factor that contributes to varicose...
It is easy to brush off strange sensations in your calf or leg, but they can indicate a dangerous condition like deep vein thrombosis (DVT), especially if associated with leg swelling. This very serious medical problem develops when you have a blood clot in a vein located deep inside your...
Do you have a history of deep vein thrombosis or persistent pain and swelling in your lower extremities? Have you or a loved one undergone hip or knee surgery but continue to experience leg swelling and difficulty walking. Have you had your veins treated without any resolution of your symptoms,...
Enlarged and twisted veins, typically in the legs, are known as varicose veins. Roughly 30 million American adults are diagnosed with varicose veins, the majority being women. The condition can be brought on by age, obesity, prolonged standing, sedentary lifestyle, and pregnancy; developing varicose veins seems to be associated with...
The high blood glucose levels that accompany diabetes damage the arteries that are part of your circulatory system. When the blood flow through the arteries in your legs and feet slows, a condition known as peripheral artery disease (PAD), you may develop difficulty walking, pain in your foot or leg,...
Peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD, is a narrowing of your peripheral arteries, or arteries outside of your heart. PAD mostly occurs in the arteries in your legs, but can also affect the arteries that deliver oxygenated blood from your heart to your head, arms, kidneys, and stomach. This...
