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Understanding Endovenous Laser Therapy: What to Expect
Living with varicose veins isn’t just about appearance; for many, it’s about dealing with daily discomfort and the limitations they impose. Fortunately, Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT) offers an effective solution. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about EVLT—from the basics of the procedure to what you can expect during…
Common Causes of Leg Swelling
Do your legs feel heavy, tight, or achy? Do they look bigger than usual? If so, you may be experiencing leg swelling. While this can be uncomfortable, it’s usually not cause for alarm. Leg swelling, also known as edema, can be a sign of an underlying medical issue or condition. It is important to understand…
Warning Signs of Gallbladder Problems: What You Need to Know
The increase in risk associated with gallbladder issues can lead to sharp pain and potential gallbladder attacks. It’s important to consider conditions like gallbladder polyps and monitor symptoms such as bloating, rapid weight loss, and yellowing of the whites of your eyes (jaundice). Diagnostic tools like imaging tests are crucial in identifying issues with the…
Your Varicose Veins May be More Than Just a Cosmetic Concern
Around 35 percent of Americans experience the challenge of varicose veins, characterized by twisted, blue, or dark purple veins that affect the appearance of the legs. Typically viewed as a cosmetic concern, varicose veins can occasionally signal an underlying venous disorder, potentially leading to significant health complications. At Tinsley Surgical in Wilmington, North Carolina, our…
Which Varicose Vein Treatment is Right for You
Everyone wants to feel beautiful, and the way your skin looks is a major component of feeling attractive. Aging can have a big impact on your skin, causing wrinkles, sagging, and varicose veins to appear. Fortunately, effective treatment options for varicose veins can restore your skin, making it look healthy and gorgeous. At Tinsley Surgical…
What’s Involved in a Cholecystectomy
The human digestive system is able to process the food that we eat into nutrients our body uses for growth, energy, and repairing tissues. It has many components, including the mouth, stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. If one of these parts isn’t able to do its job, you aren’t able to fully digest your food.…
What’s Causing Your Spider Veins?
Spider veins appear as networks of blue, red, or purple lines on your skin, usually on your legs or your face. Although spider veins are not dangerous, they can affect your appearance, and impact your confidence. You may want to have your spider veins removed to restore the normal appearance of your skin. At Tinsley…
What is a Vascular Ultrasound?
Imagine being able to judge how well your blood flows through various regions of your body with a non-invasive vascular ultrasound. Dr. Ellis A. Tinsley, MD, FACS, FSVS and his expert team at Tinsley Surgical in Wilmington, North Carolina, utilize state-of-the-art vascular ultrasound to accelerate diagnoses. How vascular ultrasound works During a vascular ultrasound, Dr.…
What are the Symptoms of Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Your peripheral arteries are the vessels that carry blood away from your heart and toward the outer areas of your body. If you have peripheral arterial disease (PAD), the disease narrows your arteries, making it more difficult for your heart to pump oxygenating, nourishing blood to your legs, arms, head, and digestive organs. Depending on…
Vascular Surgery and COVID-19. What You Should Know?
Your cardiovascular system is responsible for moving blood around your body, feeding all your cells with oxygen and other nutrients. Your heart is the center of this system, moving blood out through the arteries, and bringing it back for re-oxygenation through the veins. Problems with your cardiovascular system have a huge impact on your overall…
