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Let's pay attention to established statistical data The prevalence of diseases of the veins of the lower extremities among women is on average 5 times higher than among men; the annual increase of the disease is 2.6% in women and 1.9% in men; the prevalence of CVI signs in pregnant women is up to 7

Esophageal cancer is a malignant neoplasm that develops from cells that cover its mucous membrane. It can occur at any age, but is more often diagnosed in men after the age of 60. In most cases, the process is localized in the lower and middle parts of the esophagus. Among other oncological patholog

Thyropathy in children with Down syndrome. Clinical case Diseases of the thyroid gland in patients with Down syndrome are quite common. The number of these ailments increases with age: from 4% to 54% of all children with this genetic feature. Read about the signs of thyroid diseases in people with D

Beginning of a cycle of articles about varicose veins: Myths about varicose veins. Myth 1: it will passMyths about varicose veins. Myth 2: you can coexist with varicose veins all your lifeMyths about varicose veins. Myth 3: varicose veins can be cured only surgicallyMyths about varicose vein

Recommendations for a patient who is scheduled to undergo sclerotherapy Please read this sheet very carefully. If you have any doubts or questions, ask your doctor. It is important to strictly follow the instructions before and after treatment. Patients with varicose veins of the lower extremities

Beginning of a cycle of articles about varicose veins: Myths about varicose veins. Myth 1: it will passMyths about varicose veins. Myth 2: you can coexist with varicose veins all your lifeMyths about varicose veins. Myth 3: varicose veins can be cured only surgicallyMyths about varicose vein

How to relieve swelling during pregnancy: prevention and treatment Swelling occurs quite often in pregnant women. According to experts, about 75% of women feel discomfort due to leg swelling. The prevention of edema on the legs during pregnancy consists in adequate rest (it is desirable that the

Features of feeding with lactostasis Stagnation of milk caused by blockage of the excretory ducts of the mammary glands is called lactostasis. The condition is accompanied by redness of the gland, pain and an increase in local temperature. This material will tell about the causes, methods of trea

Features of performing standard operations for varicose veins So, let's dwell on the features and details of ordinary or standard operations for varicose veins. One of the oldest diseases of mankind, as well as one of the most common, varicose disease has always attracted the attention of various s

How to treat a cold in adults and children A cold is a general name for diseases of the upper respiratory tract, which are accompanied by certain pronounced symptoms. Such symptoms do not belong to the category of specific and may indicate more serious pathologies. That is why the treatment of a

Beginning of a cycle of articles about varicose veins: Myths about varicose veins. Myth 1: it will passMyths about varicose veins. Myth 2: you can coexist with varicose veins all your lifeMyths about varicose veins. Myth 3: varicose veins can be cured only surgicallyMyths about varicose vein

In the article, we will tell in detail how standard operations for varicose veins are performed - venectomy and miniphlebectomy. Such an operation is possible only in stationary conditions. The patient stays in the hospital for two to ten days, depending on the qualification and experience of the do

Treatment and prevention of pediculosis in children Pediculosis is a disease that is directly related to the appearance on the scalp of a child of small insects - lice that feed on blood. Since lice belong to parasites, pediculosis is also classified as a parasitic skin disease. Treatment of pedi

Unfortunately, pain and discomfort in the lumbar spine are an integral part of our lives. Trying to get rid of the problem, people use different methods of treatment and recovery. One of the main methods of restorative treatment is physical exercises. As a rule, the main recommendations are to stre