Category Archives: Vascular Surgery

Main Symptoms of Simple Varicose Veins of the Lower Limbs

Simple varicose veins are swollen, twisted surface veins that let blood flow backward and pool in the leg. They’re common, usually harmless, and easy to spot. Visible, bulging cords are the headline. Blue or purple snake-like veins pop out along the calf or inner thigh when you stand and shrink when you lie down. Heavy, achy legs follow. Your limbs feel tired and wooden, especially after long standing or at the end of the day. Ankle swelling shows up. Socks leave a tight groove that fades slowly after you take them off. Itching or burning crops up over the veins.... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Arteriovenous Fistula

An arteriovenous fistula is an abnormal tunnel between an artery and a vein. Blood takes the short cut, so the downstream vein bulges and the upstream artery can steal blood from other organs. Symptoms depend on size and location, but most show up as a warm, humming lump. Pulsing lump is the headline. You feel a rhythmic thump under the skin, usually in the wrist, groin, or upper arm. Warm skin follows. The area over the fistula feels warmer than the opposite side because extra blood is rushing through. Swelling appears. The vein below the fistula bulges like a garden... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Arterial Disease

Arterial disease means the pipes that carry oxygen-rich blood are narrowed, blocked, or inflamed. Because every organ depends on these highways, symptoms show up wherever the traffic jam forms. Cramping pain on effort is the classic red flag. Calves, thighs, or buttocks ache after a block or two of walking and stop within minutes of rest. Cold, pale skin follows. One foot feels cooler, looks whiter, and tans less than the other. Weak pulse is easy to check. The artery at your ankle or wrist feels faint compared with the other side. Numbness or tingling crops up. Toes or fingers... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome

Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (KT) is a rare birth defect that gives one limb too many veins, too few lymph channels, and extra bone growth. Signs usually show up in infancy and stick around for life. Port-wine stain is the headline. A flat, pink-to-purple birthmark wraps around the outer thigh or buttock on the affected leg. Vein overgrowth follows. Ropey varicose veins pop out early—sometimes before the child can walk—and get thicker with age. Leg swelling is common. The limb feels heavy and puffy by day, and socks leave deep grooves at the ankle. Length difference shows up next. One leg grows... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Peripheral Vascular Disease

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a catch-all term for narrowed or blocked arteries and veins outside the heart and brain. Think of it as traffic jams in the vessels that feed your limbs—usually the legs. Cramping calf pain is the classic red flag. It hits after a block or two of walking and forces you to stop until the ache fades (called claudication). Cold or pale skin shows up early. One foot feels cooler than the other, and socks never seem warm enough. Color changes appear. The foot turns pale when elevated and dusky red when hanging down. Numbness or... Learn more