An estimated 80 million Americans are affected by varicose veins. 1 out of 2 people age 50 and older suffer symptoms. Varicose veins are enlarged veins that can be flesh colored, dark purple or blue. They occur because the veins have trouble carrying blood back to the heart and lungs due to poorly functioning valves. They generally appear as twisting, bulging, rope-like cords anywhere from the groin to the ankle, while spider veins are the thin threadlike, flatter red or bluish/purple veins that lie closer to the surface of the skin and can look like tree branches or spider webs.
The body has 2 systems of blood vessels that make up the ...
Pneumonia remains one of the top three diseases accounting for frequent hospitalizations in the United States. Although we cannot prevent all types of pneumonia, we can significantly cut complications and death by appropriate immunization.
Immunization is one of the most cost effective preventive care services available to help minimize the morbidity and mortality caused by many infectious diseases.
Routine vaccination available to adult patients provides protection against infection from Influenza and Pneumococcal disease.
The following guidelines are recommended by the ...
