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A simple procedure to eliminate uterine fibroids in National Harbor

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Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors within the female reproductive system. While the majority of uterine fibroids are diagnosed and treated in women between the ages of 35-54, fibroids can occur in women as young as in their 20’s. Most fibroids cause no symptoms . If you do experience symptoms, they may include: •    Heavy, prolonged menstrual periods •    Pelvic pain or pressure •    Frequent need to urinate •    Constipation •    An enlarged belly or feeling bloated •   Anemia •  Pain during intercourse Fibroids are often discovered when a woman has a routine pelvic exam and are frequently treated with a hysterectomy. More than 600,000 women undergo hysterectomies in the United States annually, but some doctors believe many women do not require this drastic operation. In fact, according to medical studies, 75% of hysterectomies may not be necessary. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist...

Sclerotherapy procedure for varicose veins in National Harbor

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Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins. Any vein that is close to the skin’s surface can become varicose. Varicose veins most commonly affect the veins in the legs. That’s because standing and walking increase the pressure in the veins of the lower body Treatment might involve self-care measures or procedures done by a healthcare provider to close or remove veins. Symptoms 1.     An achy or heavy feeling in your legs 2.     Burning, throbbing, muscle cramping, and swelling in your lower legs 3.     Worsened pain after standing or sitting for a longer time 4.     Itching around one or more than one of the veins Varicose veins develop when your veins stretch and their valves, which prevent blood from flowing backward, don’t work anymore. Primary varicose veins happen when the walls of your veins become weak. Procedure for Varicose Veins at VidaVascular: Sclerotherapy – A doctor injects a solution into a...