Inovia Vein Blog - Topics on Health, Prevention & Treatments

What Causes Leg DVT Pain?

Pain and swelling are two of the first symptoms people notice when they develop a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in the leg. DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein located deep inside the body, usually in th…

Can a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Lead to Varicose Veins?

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in the deep veins, usually in the legs. This can be a serious and potentially life-threatening condition if the clot dislodg…

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 Awarenes…

How to Use & Care for Compression Socks

Compression socks, also known as compression stockings, are specialized socks that apply gentle pressure throughout the legs and ankles. To avoid further complications and/or side effects, anyone who has been p…

Common Issues with Compression Garments

Compression garments are designed to help control swelling in the feet, ankles, and lower legs. For numerous reasons, including excessive swelling and mobility issues, patients may have trouble with compression…

Do Varicose Veins Go Away On Their Own?

Varicose veins are very common. For some patients they cause pain, swelling, skin itching by the ankles. In the worst case scenario, they can cause wounds by the ankle that are slow to heal (known as venous le…

How Cold Weather Affects Varicose Veins

Many patients report that the weather has a noticeable effect on varicose veins. Now that colder weather is on the horizon, it is important to recognize the impact it can have on varicose veins, to help protect…

Vein Treatment Options in Beaverton, OR

Patients are increasingly asking about vein treatment options in Beaverton, Oregon. At Inovia Vein Specialty Centers, we have 5 clinics across Oregon – with 4 located in the Portland metropolitan area. And we a…

Use-It or Lose-It: FSA Extension Ends December 31, 2022

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 43% of employees at private companies have access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health care and/or dependent care. But these accounts come with a…

Can Apple Cider Vinegar Cure Varicose Veins?

Over the years, the painful and irritating symptoms of varicose veins have prompted folks to look for a variety of different approaches for relief. Some have speculated that apple cider vinegar is helpful in tr…