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...
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...
Dermaka
Have you tried Dermaka? It’s made of natural plant extracts with added vitamins for skin health. This cream minimizes bruising, inflammation, redness, and/or swelling – great for after...
Difference Between Varicose And Spider Veins
Varicose veins are described as large, raised, swollen blood vessels that develop in the legs and can be seen through the skin. They can twist and turn up...
Seniors & Veins
Older adults should consider the health of their veins. Paying attention to venous health is an important aspect of successful aging – and one that has historically gone...
Sclerotherapy in Review
Sclerotherapy is used to treat spider veins and varicose veins by injecting a sclerosing agent into the interior of the troublesome vein. This substance causes the vein walls...