What are varicose veins? A varicose vein (varix) is a swollen and twisted blood vessel that can be seen just under the skin's surface. The veins visibly bulge and usually appear in the legs. Weakened valves and veins can increase the blood pressure in a person's legs, which can cause varicose veins. In the United [...]
Having spider veins might cause you to feel self-conscious about your appearance. While these veins are more of a cosmetic issue rather than a health issue, you don’t have to keep hiding them. In fact, there are treatment options available in the Nashville, TN area. Sclerotherapy can provide an effective and safe way to minimize [...]
Varicose veins are one of the most common pregnancy complications. They can make your legs feel heavy, sore, and tired. Pregnant women should be aware of these 5 things before getting pregnant to help avoid varicose veins during pregnancy! What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are caused by weakened valves in the veins. When the [...]
Maintaining healthy veins is a part of your lifestyle that you should not overlook. From the foods you eat to the habits you keep, vein health depends on what you do daily. Learn tips from the Vein Centre in Mt. Juliet and Lebanon, TN, about how you can keep your veins in good shape. [...]
You may have been hearing about blood clots lately in the news related to some COVID vaccine shot side effects. While this is rare, if you are prone to clotting or already have a blood clot, this is a dangerous side effect. Blood clots can form for a multitude of other health reasons as well. [...]
Are your legs swollen and even painful? Swelling can be an indicator of vein disease progressing in your body. Vein disease can become deadly if left to progress without intervention. If you are experience swollen legs, learning about vein disease could save your life and improve the quality of the life you live. Read more [...]
What is laser vein treatment? Interest in laser treatment for spider & varicose veins is on the rise, and depending the severity of the veins, amazing results can be achieved with this treatment. Laser treatments relieve pressure from the varicose vein, and lasers can be very effective in treating blood vessels that are resistant to [...]
Walking may seem easy to do, but it has a long list of health benefits. One health issue we are particularly interested in is PAD, or peripheral artery disease. Find out the ways that walking helps prevent PAD and other vascular problems. Strenuous exercise is not a requirement for vascular health! What is PAD? [...]
Do you feel unlucky to have developed spider veins? Well, we have good news! Let’s talk about the best ways to reduce and remove spider veins that range from natural treatments to procedural. You won't need the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick's day if you follow these tips for vein health. What Are [...]
DVT or deep vein thrombosis means just what the name suggests. A blood clot in one of your deep veins. The most common location for the occurrence of DVT is in your lower legs, although it can occur in other parts of the body. If the clot becomes dislodged and begins to travel it is [...]
