Varicose veins have traditionally been associated with little blue-haired ladies sporting support stockings. However, this image of varicose veins may leave many adults mistakenly assuming they are immune from this problem. The truth is that varicose veins can strike both…
Varicose veins may be painful and unsightly but for some patients, the fear of vein treatment far outweighs the discomfort and embarrassment of their current condition. If you have been avoiding vein treatment due to anxiety about the procedure, there…
Chronic venous insufficiency or CVI is one of the top causes of varicose veins, as well as the uncomfortable symptoms that often accompany them. The Vascular Disease Foundation estimates that as many as 20 percent of adults have this condition,…
Varicose veins are a common problem among women, especially as they get older. However, did you know varicose veins can also affect men as well? According to the American Heart Association, around 23 percent of all adults living in the…
Most people see varicose vein treatment as a purely cosmetic procedure. However, there are more reasons to consider varicose vein treatment than merely the cosmetic ones. Consider these three reasons why varicose vein treatment might be the right choice for…
Venous ulcers, open sores that typically form on the ankle or foot, are one of the most serious complications associated with venous insufficiency and varicose veins. Certain risk factors will make some varicose vein sufferers more likely to develop this…
Varicose veins that start out as a cosmetic annoyance can also develop uncomfortable physical symptoms. Unfortunately, many patients choose to suffer these symptoms in silence, because they do not think their insurance companies will cover the cost of treatment. The…
When it comes to treating varicose veins, there are many good options today. Most treatments are minimally-invasive, requiring little or no recovery time afterward. With many vein treatments to choose from, how do you know which one will work the…
Most of us know what varicose veins look like – those bulging, twisting lines that protrude above the surface of the skin on the lower leg. However, the visible veins are not the only sign that you might have an…
Varicose veins are a common condition that affects more than half of all men and women over the age of 60 in the U.S. While the condition may seem easy to diagnose by simply looking at the leg, there are…
