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Unna Boots for Wounds & Venous Stasis Ulcers

What is a Unna Boot? An Unna Boot is a compression bandage that is applied by a healthcare provider to treat slow healing lower leg wounds and ulcers (commonly caused by venous stasis ulcers). An Unna boot, na…

Caring for the Moderate to Severely Swollen Leg

Leg swelling can be scary and anxiety-provoking when its new, then annoying and uncomfortable when its been going on for a while. There is a variety of causes for swollen legs, but luckily there are also severa…

Why Do Varicose Veins Appear During Pregnancy?

During pregnancy, there’s an increased blood volume in the body to help support the growing baby. Estrogen produced throughout the development of the baby also leads to veins that are dilated, so theyR…

COVID Vein Clots Both Big and Small

We all know that symptoms from an infection with the coronavirus (COVID-19) can starts with a fever and cough. In some patients, hospitalization is required. We are now learning that there is a sign…

Why the Varicose Veins on Your Legs Are Bad for Your Health

Varicose veins are a common condition that occurs in both men and women. Though there is a misconception that they’re just an unsightly cosmetic concern, the presence of varicose veins can be dangerous. …

What is Pelvic Vein Thrombosis? | A Guide for Women

Pelvic vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot occurs that obstructs the blood flow in one of your pelvic veins. Blood clots in the pelvic veins can be very serious because they not only have the potent…

Inovia Vein Now Scheduling Telehealth Vein Consults

In response to COVID-19, many clinics are calling patients re-schedule appointments for routine care to at a later date. However, at Inovia Vein, we are offering patient the opportunity to have their visi…

Treating Varicose Vein Skin Changes

Patients often ask if treating varicose vein skin changes is possible. The answer is yes. This problem is called stasis dermatitis or gravitational eczema. What starts as simple varicose veins can progress ov…

How to Prevent Varicose Veins

We often hear from patients asking how they can prevent varicose veins. While varicose veins can be treated, its difficult to prevent them. Once a person notices they are developing varicose veins, however,…

When to Start Worrying about Varicose Veins

It is a very common concern to wonder when to start worrying about varicose veins. Varicose veins are not normal. So worrying about abnormal veins is very common.

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