Are Spider Veins Hereditary?
If your mother and grandmother suffered from unsightly spider veins, you may wonder if you will be next. The answer is probably yes. Fortunately, there are a number...
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Permanently Remove Your Varicose Veins with Sclerotherapy
Whether your varicose or spider veins are causing you discomfort or are simply an eyesore you wish to treat before spring’s skirts and shorts make their annual appearance,...
How Endovenous Laser Ablation Can Repair Your Damaged Veins
If you’re bothered by bulging or lumpy varicose veins, you aren’t alone. An estimated 20% of adults will experience varicose veins at some point, according to data published...
Varicose Veins Aren’t Just a Cosmetic Issue
Do you wear pants when you’d rather wear shorts? Varicose veins impact about 35% of people in the United States. Do you have them, too? You’re not alone. Varicose...
What is Sclerotherapy?
Injection Sclerotherapy is an in-office procedure where veins are injected with a solution, using small needles, which causes them to collapse and fade from view. The procedure...
Is sitting all day making your leg veins worse?
Is sitting all day making your leg veins worse? Many people spend a lot of time sitting during the day. Some do it at their desks, on their...
What Are Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome?
Many people have become aware of a condition commonly known as Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to...
North Shore Vein Center Earns Distinguished Vein Practice Accreditation
North Shore Vein Center in New Hyde Park, NY, has been awarded the distinction of accreditation in Superficial Venous Treatment and Management by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)....
Pregnancy and Varicose Veins
Pregnant women often develop varicose veins during their pregnancies. There are two main reasons for this. Pregnancy increases the volume of blood in a woman’s body, which, if the...
What is venous reflux disease?
Venous reflux is the abnormal backing up of blood into the vein. Veins are blood vessels which bring blood back to the heart. In normal venous circulation, oxygen-depleted...