LegAids Articles

Our team has written a number of articles to give you more information in relation to the nature of the conditions.  We always recommend that you also seek advice from your GP regarding what would be the most suitable products for you to use

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• Bontril diet pills
  
  It is natural for overweight people to be looking for the best and the safest way to lose weight
• Varicose Veins Article
  
  Varicose veins or varicosis is the sequel generally to phlebitis. Varicose veins are very common, primarily affecting women, particularly those pregnant. More than 20 percent of women develop some form of varicose veins, either during pregnancy or as they age. Of the options sclerotherapy is one involving the stripping of blood vessels and requiring the wearing of compression hosiery.
• Incontinence Article
  
  Incontinence isn't a disease. It's a symptom of other problems, such as weakened pelvic muscles, neurological disorder, injury, impaired mobility, constipation and dehydration. Incontinence is not an inevitable outcome of ageing, but advancing years and increasing disability can make it more likely.
• WheelChair Article
  
  Women in wheelchairs often find that their physical condition can severely limit their choices in clothing in addition to their mobility. Clothing is manufactured which is designed to be comfortable and easy to use for people with mobility problems, but there has been a tendency to design with a "one size fits all" approach. Read this Wheelchair article for more information.
• Compression Stockings
  
  Medical elastic compression stockings are widely used in venous diseases. Their effects on the venous system have been shown in the past. Medical compression stockings help the veins pump blood back in the direction of the heart by gently compressing the blood vessels at a very specific pressure.
• More About Compression Stockings
  
  Compression Stockings are needed when the leg is swollen due to varicose veins. Varicose veins are due to the flow of blood. Compression stockings are meant to be quite snug. In fact, they are available in different levels of compression for different kinds of physical problems
• Mobility Scooter Article
  
  Mobility scooters, because of their size are generally recommended for outdoor use. Young and old can enjoy the ease and freedom of getting out and about. Please read our Mobility Scooter Article for more information.
• Deep Vein Thrombosis
  
  Deep vein thrombosis is a problem that is caused by pooling of blood in the vein, which triggers blood-clotting mechanisms. Anyone who sits for long periods of time in a vehicle, movie theater, or even an office desk may develop clumps of clotted blood in the legs
• Pelvic Floor Article
  
  Stress incontinence is when you leak urine because there is extra pressure on your bladder, for example when you cough, sneeze, do exercise or lift something heavy. It develops when the mechanism for keeping the bladder outlet closed is weakened. For more information please read our Pelvic Floor Article.
• Spider Vein Article
  
  Read our Spider Vein Article. Spider veins are formed by the dilation of a small group of blood vessels located close to the surface of the skin. Although they can appear anywhere on the body, spider veins are most commonly found on the face and legs
• Post Polio Syndrome
  
  Poliomyelitis or Polio as it’s best known… is a crippling disease that by the good will of man and the grace of invention, there has long been a cure. Although the polio vaccine arrived on the seen early enough to halt the spread of infantile paralysis(polio).