When Are Your Vein Problems Cause for Concern?
For many people, vein problems like varicose veins may seem like a cosmetic issue. However, it’s possible they can indicate a medical concern as well, so it’s important...
What’s Involved If My Varicose Veins Are Treated by Ambulatory Phlebectomy?
After months spent indoors, it’s only natural to want to enjoy the warm weather having backyard barbecues and taking walks in the park. For people with varicose veins,...
The Many Benefits of Endovenous Laser Ablation
With warmer weather comes shorts and skirts — and more visibility for your unsightly veins. Fortunately, endovenous laser ablation can make your legs look smoother and clearer in...
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...
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...
What are Varicose veins?
Varicose veins are a very common condition in the United States, affecting one out of two people age 50 and older, and 15 to 25 percent of all...