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Diagnostic Testing HCA’s state of the art diagnostic testing center is patient focused and will save you both time and money. |
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Treatment Programs Non-Invasive office procedures to assist you on your road to recovery. Minimally invasive hospital procedures help to bring you to a new level of health. |
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Trials & Participation HCA Research, in keeping with the cutting edge of medicine, is involved with multiple pharmaceutical and device related research studies. Click above for more information. |
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Patient Education Education is KEY. We are here to help you take control of your health and life by providing the information necessary to make better decisions. |
Swelling, Numbness, and Changes in Skin ColorSwelling is due to the accumulation of fluid (edema) in tissues. It occurs when blood pools in the leg veins, increasing pressure in the leg veins and forcing fluids out of the veins into tissues. Blood may pool because the heart cannot pump out all of the blood it receives from the rest of the body (in heart failure) or because a deep vein in the leg is blocked (in deep vein thrombosis).Swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet or in the abdomen may indicate heart failure or a venous disorder, such as deep vein thrombosis. However, such swelling is most commonly caused by standing or sitting in one position too long or by age-related changes in leg veins. Swelling of the legs is also common during pregnancy. Swelling may also be due to liver or kidney disorders. In the setting of inadequate blood supply to a particular body part, the affected part of the body may feel numb. Also, if the blood supply is inadequate, anemia is present, or if the veins do not drain adequately, the skin may appear pale or bluish (or purplish). |
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