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 [...]
Varicose Veins Varicose veins have been around since the beginning of time and we have been trying to find relief and treatment for centuries. Fortunately, treatments have evolved considerably from the early days. One of the very first treatment methods used to treat varicose veins was compression therapy, as well as undergoing surgery to physically [...]
Keeping good vascular health can mean life or death for some people. As veins are beneath the skin, you may wonder how to tell if your veins are healthy or not. Blood clots are one potential vascular health risk that you can't positively diagnose without a doctor. With awareness, however, it is possible to spot [...]
WHAT CAUSES SWOLLEN LEGS? Edema (leg swelling) is caused by the buildup of extra fluid in the veins. It can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, the lymphatic system or the kidneys. Edema typically is caused by more than one factor such as venous insufficiency, varicose veins, obesity, or [...]
What is the best treatment for varicose veins? Treatment choices for varicose veins depend on several factors: Whether you are seeking treatment for cosmetic benefits. Whether your varicose veins are causing pain or discomfort. The presence of skin changes, such as ulcers, or other signs of poor circulation. Insurance coverage for treatment procedures. While in [...]
