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2. List of eponymous medical signs - Wikipedia

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   arms elevated over head elicits facial plethora, distended neck veins and inspiratory stridor Phalen's maneuver: George S. Phalen: rheumatology, hand surgery: carpal tunnel syndrome: 30–60 seconds of full forced flexion of wrist elicits symptoms Piskaçek's sign: Ludwig Piskaçek: obstetrics: normal pregnancy: Piskaçek's sign at Who Named It?

3. Peripheral vascular examination - Wikipedia

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   With the patient supine, empty the superficial veins by 'milking' the leg in the distal to proximal direction. Now press with your thumb over the saphenofemoral junction (2.5 cm below and 2.5 cm lateral to the pubic tubercle ) and ask the patient to stand while you maintain pressure.

4. Varicose veins - Wikipedia

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   Varicose veins are unlikely to be caused by crossing the legs or ankles. [17] Less commonly, but not exceptionally, varicose veins can be due to other causes, such as post-phlebitic obstruction or incontinence, venous and arteriovenous malformations. [18] Venous reflux is a significant cause. Research has also shown the importance of pelvic ...

5. Edema - Wikipedia

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   If blood travels too slowly and starts to pool in the leg veins, the pressure can force too much fluid out of the leg capillaries into the tissue spaces. The capillaries may break, leaving small blood marks under the skin. The veins themselves can become swollen, painful and distorted – a condition known as varicose veins. [17]

6. Does Medicare Cover Treatment for Varicose Veins? - AOL

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   A doctor will usually deem treatment for your varicose veins a medical necessity if: your varicose veins are interfering with your quality of life. you experience symptoms such as leg pain ...

7. Peripheral artery disease - Wikipedia

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   Peripheral veinous disease, on the other hand, refers to problems with veins—the vessels that bring the blood back to the heart. [18] The classic symptom is leg pain when walking, which resolves with rest and is known as intermittent claudication. [2]