Eating a healthy diet is essential to prevent or slow the development of varicose veins. While the foods we eat will impact all of our internal functions, there are specific goals when looking at vein health and maintaining vein function: Supporting blood vessels and capillariesImproving blood circulationMinimizing additional pressure on veins IDEAL NUTRIENTS FOR VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY Veins are best supported by a diet rich in omega three fatty acids, antioxidants, and essential ... continue reading...
Remedy & Treatment for Itchy Varicose Veins
Varicose veins can often cause itching, especially with skin that is closer to the ankle and lower calf. These itchy varicose veins can lead to ongoing discomfort, so knowing how to quickly ease them can help you find fast and effective relief. What Makes Varicose Veins Itchy? Any varicose vein can itch. This itchiness can be caused by skin stretching over leg swelling, which cracks the skin, causing it to become red, inflamed and itchy. Some have termed this rash gravitational ... continue reading...
Should You Travel with Blood Clots?
It is well known that long-distance travel confers a small increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) such as blood clots, deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). The rates are higher in those who travel for prolonged periods, and are greatest in the first two weeks after travel. There are times when extended travel is unavoidable. So how can you avoid developing blood clots during flights or long drives? And if you've already been diagnosed with DVT, is it safe ... continue reading...
Help us Promote DVT Awareness Month
March is DVT awareness month. DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, affects up to 2 million Americans each year, but the symptoms of DVT may be subtle and are sometimes difficult to detect. What is DVT Awareness Month? Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month is a multi-faceted campaign aimed at raising awareness among consumers, healthcare professionals and policy-makers about DVT and associated risks like pulmonary embolism (PE) on a national and local ... continue reading...
Inovia Vein Announces Hillsboro Clinic
We are excited to announce the opening of our newest clinic in Hillsboro, Oregon! This office will be run by Dr. Jason Gilster, who specializes entirely in the care of patients with vein disorders. In particular, the focus will be the treatment of venous insufficiency, varicose veins, spider veins, DVT and venous stasis ulcers. Highly Experienced in Vein Care Dr. Gilster has over 20 years of experience practicing surgery in Portland, and has been focused on vein care ... continue reading...
Inovia is Recruiting Vein Specialists to Oregon
Inovia Vein Specialty Centers are recruiting two vein specialists to clinics in the Portland, Oregon area. The Opportunities: JOB SHARE: One position is part time/job share opportunity to join our Northwest Portland office alongside Dr. Alex Nicoloff a vascular surgeon now specializing entirely in vein care at this clinic. FULL TIME: The second position is a de novo startup opportunity to join with us to start up a new clinic. You will work with Drs Ed Boyle and Andrew Jones and our ... continue reading...
Why Leg Cramps Happen & When To Worry
Almost everyone has experienced leg cramping at one time or another. Typically, leg cramps can be quickly relieved and are not a cause for concern – but occasionally, cramping can be a sign of a more serious condition. What Is Leg Cramping? Cramps in the legs are common. These sudden, involuntary muscle contractions can occur in the thigh, leg, knee, or ankle, and are often tight and painful. Most leg cramps last from a few seconds up to 10 minutes depending on the ... continue reading...
Vein Doctors: What They Do & How To Find The Right One
What is a vein doctor? A physician who has chosen to specialize in the care of patients with vein diseases. However, there isn't just one background specialty where all vein doctors come from. Vein specialists can come from vascular surgery, general surgery, interventional radiology, cardiac surgery, cardiology, emergency medicine, and sometimes primary care. Once they leave their original practice, and focus only on taking care of vein patients, vein doctors can be categorized in one ... continue reading...
October 13th is World Thrombosis Day!
World Thrombosis Day is about bringing awareness to an issue that effects 1 in 4 people across the globe. Reduce the risk by knowing the facts. Please share this with your family and friends. What is Thrombosis? Thrombosis refers to a blood clot that forms in your artery or vein. Blood clots are the cause of the top three cardiovascular killers: heart attack, stroke and venous thromboembolism (VTE)-a blood clot mostly in the leg or lungs. While most people are familiar with the ... continue reading...
Sudden Prominent Blue Veins: What Causes Veins to Be More Visible?
If you’ve suddenly noticed blue or green veins showing through your skin, it’s understandable to be concerned. There are several reasons why veins become visible – and while many are harmless & typical, there are a few specific symptoms to look out for that may be signs of a bigger issue. Causes of Visible Veins Knowing the factors that can contribute to visible veins can help you better understand why they are suddenly more prominent. Those that are worried about their blue veins ... continue reading...
What is Venous Insufficiency?
Venous insufficiency occurs when leg veins stop working efficiently. An estimated 40 percent of people in the United States have venous insufficiency, or CVI (“chronic venous insufficiency”). What is Venous Insufficiency? The function of veins is to bring blood back to the heart. Because leg veins work against gravity, they contain one-way valves that prevent the blood from flowing backward as it travels back to the heart. If a valve becomes weak, blood can leak back down and become ... continue reading...
Restless Leg Syndrome’s Little-Known Potential Cause: Venous Insufficiency
Everyone with restless legs knows the symptoms – crawling, throbbing, aching sensations that cause an uncontrollable and uncomfortable urge to move the legs. Common at night or during periods of rest, restless leg syndrome (RLS) may affect as many as 1 in 10 people and is often hereditary. But one question has been lingering for those with RLS: What Causes Restless Leg Syndrome? Also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, restless leg syndrome has been linked to a variety of causes and ... continue reading...
Unna Boots for Wounds & Venous Stasis Ulcers
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). How Does Unna Boot Compression Therapy Work? An Unna Boot is a gauze wrap that is soaked with a zinc oxide paste. The zinc oxide paste helps ease skin irritation and keep the area moist. Typically placed on the leg from the base of the toes to just below the knee, the paste is then covered with a ... continue reading...
DVT Risks in Children & Teenagers
Blood clots can happen at any age. While they are more common in adults, blood clots such as DVT (deep vein thrombosis) can also happen in children and teenagers. In short - there is no "normal age" for people to get a DVT. How Many Children Experience DVT or Blood Clots? Overall, nearly 1 in every 10,000 children will develop these conditions. They are more common among those that are hospitalized, as 1 in 200 hospitalized children develop blood clots – but pediatric DVT rates are ... continue reading...
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 several things that can be done to find the cause and treat it. Here is what to do for swollen legs: Defining Mild, Moderate and Severe Leg Swelling Characterizing the degree of swelling, also called edema, is an important first step. It is common for patients to find that their ... continue reading...
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