Varicose veins are those unsightly blue and purple lines that often bulge and twist above the skin’s surface. In addition to their aesthetic concern, these veins can be accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms like aching or heaviness in the legs, burning…
Vein ulcers are a serious complication of venous insufficiency. These open sores typically develop around the ankle and can be very difficult to treat completely. Although treatments are available for both the ulcer and the underlying condition that led to…
Varicose veins are often more than a cosmetic concern for patients. Many experience uncomfortable symptoms like heaviness, aching or swelling of the leg. Despite symptoms, patients often refrain from seeking treatment because they don’t think insurance will cover the cost.…
Having children can be the most significant event in a woman’s life. Unfortunately, even smooth, healthy pregnancies can take their toll on the female body. One common complaint from women post-delivery is the formation of varicose veins on the lower…
If you are concerned about developing spider or varicose veins later in life, one of the most important steps you can take toward prevention is maintaining a healthy weight. Although weight is not the only risk factor for diseased veins,…
Your legs can take a beating over time, as gravity and other factors take their toll on the veins responsible for pumping blood back up to the heart. The result can be potentially serious vein disorders like DVT and the…
Varicose veins are those bulging, twisting veins that appear on the surface of the skin. In addition to their unsightly appearance, some varicose veins are accompanied by unpleasant symptoms like aching or throbbing legs, heaviness in the legs or skin…
Spider veins are those networks of blue and purple lines that often appear on the surface of the skin. They may resemble a spider’s web, which is how these visible veins got their name. If you have spider veins, you…
Vein ulcers are open sores that often develop around the ankle as a result of venous insufficiency in the lower leg. The sores may become quite large, can be difficult to treat and have a high recurrence rate. The good…
Spider veins are also known as telangiectasia or thread veins and they can appear on many different areas of the body. These networks of red, purple and blue lines often resemble a starburst pattern or a spider’s web, which is…
