Endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) is a minimally invasive treatment used to treat varicose veins. It involves using a laser fiber that is threaded through a catheter into the problem vein using ultrasound guidance. Once in position, the laser delivers thermal energy directly into the vein wall which causes the vein to seal shut. This process eliminates the unhealthy vein and improves blood flow...

The doctor, named Krull, was in his forties and looked quite stable and capable. When he came out of the ward after the examination, the reporters also surrounded him and asked him to introduce the patient's situation. Fanghua is also listening, most of the German medical terms she is still familiar with, and there is Zhao Yuling beside them to do the translation. Dr. Krul told the media that...

Causes of nerve painThere are several underlying medical conditions and injuries that can potentially cause nerve pain:Diabetes is a common cause, since prolonged high blood sugar levels can damage peripheral nerves over time. Approximately 10-20% of people with diabetes develop painful peripheral neuropathy. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, results from reactivation of the varicella...

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), formerly known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSD), is a chronic pain condition that typically affects an arm or leg. It often follows an injury or trauma to the affected limb. The pain caused by CRPS is ongoing and severe and can spread to other areas of the body. Symptoms The main symptom of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is ongoing, severe...