How do the Varicose Veins become Swollen & Painful?Varicose veins are the enlarged, twisted, engorged veins, typically seen on the legs. Veins are floppy, tubular structures that contain one-way valves, that with the squeezing of the muscles in the body, push blood from the body back to the heart and lungs. If the veins becomeRead more
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Guide on How to Select a Vein SurgeonYou’ve decided that your varicose veins are painful, pesky, unsightly and you want a permanent solution. Now that you’ve made the decision to have a varicose vein procedure, you must find the right vein surgeon. There are several different steps to take in locating, researching, and meeting withRead more
These exercises will help prevent varicose veins.Although varicose veins cannot always be preventable, exercising and stretching can reduce the chance for development. For those already suffering with varicose veins, there are specific stretches and exercises that may help with swelling and management of symptoms. These exercises include: Low impactHigh impactAerobic exerciseLeg liftsFeet & Toe exercisesLow impact exercisesLow impactRead more
Ablation of veins is a new type of procedural technique that has been the forefront of varicose vein treatment over the last 10-15 years. Vein ablation procedures have largely replaced the vein stripping surgery that most are familiar with for the treatment of varicose veins. There are three specific types of ablation procedures available forRead more
The treatment of varicose veins has become a large market, thus the cases of inappropriate vein treatment have also increased. There are plenty of billboards and other ads that are marketing for the treatment of varicose veins. Not all vein clinics are created equal and several are scam operations, without the patient’s best interest inRead more
When are you a Candidate for Varicose Vein Surgery?Once the time has come when elevating your legs, wearing compression hose, changing your shoe wear, and exercising are no longer providing relief from the throbbing, swelling, and heaviness of your legs from varicose veins, it may be time to consider alternate treatments for varicose veins. ThereRead more
Is it time for Varicose Vein Surgery or a Minimally Invasive Treatment? Compression hose, elevation, exercise, appropriate clothing and shoes, weight loss, and avoidance of heat are all excellent options to treat the swelling, throbbing, heaviness, and cramping of varicose veins. There comes a time when these therapies may no longer provide relief, or other complicationsRead more
Quick Answer: Yes, varicose veins can be dangerous and should be checked by a board certified vascular surgeon. One of the most dangerous aspects of varicose veins is that they are a stage in the progression of venous disease, can lead to blood clots and pulmonary embolism.About these Varicose Veins The valves located inside the vein,Read more
Quick Answer: Varicose Veins Laser treatment is an effective way to help surgically remove and treat varicose veins. This blog details who may be a candidate for laser treatment and what to expect. The pain from varicose veins is usually a throbbing, heaviness with swelling that usually worsens through the course of the day. There areRead more
Quick Answer: Varicose Veins are caused by defective valves in the veins that allows blood to pool down instead of being pushed back up to the heart. This blog details why, who is at risk and ways to mitigate the causes. Varicose veins is a medical condition that develops when your veins become enlarged, twisted andRead more
