Chronic Venous Disease (CVD) and Hemorrhoids

Our Office recently participated in an educational program,  this past weekend in Toronto aimed at new safe and innovative treatments for Chronic Venous Disease  (CVD) and Hemorrhoids

Charlotte Gallant, BScRN has compiled the following summary subsequent to the meeting: 

Chronic venous disease of the legs is characterized by signs and symptoms ranging from a sensation of heavy and/or painful legs, night cramps, spider and varicose veins, edema or ulcers. 

In the Vein Consult Program 2—an international, observational survey completed by 6232 general practitioners, it was estimated that approximately 74% of adults suffer from mild-to-moderate chronic venous disease.

(source: Rabe E, et al. Epidemiology of chronic venous disorders in geographically diverse populations: results from the vein Consult Program. Int Angiol. 2012;31:105–115.)

 “As physicians, we have very few options available for these patients apart from mechanical treatments such as compression stockings and endovenous procedures. Although these are very good alternatives, a treatment that addresses the inflammatory process and loss of venous tone related to venous disease is welcome” stated Dr. Douglas Hill, President of the Canadian Society of Phlebology.

Hemorrhoids are a common condition among adults in North America; it is estimated that at least 50% of the population +50 years old has suffered from hemorrhoids at one point in their life. 

The most common signs and symptoms related to this disease are pain, bleeding and discomfort. 

Patients often experience a decline in their quality of life as each of these diseases progresses.

PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU WOULD LIKE FURTHER INFORMATION.