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What is the Least Painful Varicose Vein Treatment?

In the past, varicose veins were traditionally treated by a surgical procedure known as “vein stripping,” in which the veins were removed via surgical incisions while the patient was under general anesthesia. T…

What Are the Different Stages of Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins develop when blood doesn’t sufficiently move through veins but instead, pools in them. The condition is most common in the lower legs, down around the ankles and calves, and it’s more common in o…

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…

Pregnant and Now Have Painful Pelvic Varicose Veins?

Are Pelvic Varicose Veins Dangerous? If you have pelvic varicose veins you may be wondering if this is a serious problem.. Fortunately, this condition doesn’t generally cause any harm to most people beyon…

Is It Painful To Treat Spider Veins?

Spider Veins are Often the Easiest Veins to Treat While spider veins may mean that you don’t like the look of your legs, they’re usually very straightforward to treat. In fact, they’re often l…

Get Compression Stockings Fitted By A Certified Vein Specialist

Why Compression Stockings are Used with Varicose Veins Compression stockings are used with patients who have varicose veins because they can reduce the symptoms caused by the veins themselves. This can be helpf…

Celebrities Who Have Suffered or Died From Varicose Veins & DVT

Deep vein thrombosis, more commonly called DVT, is a condition that can cause death by pulmonary embolism. DVT has affected the lives of many people over the years, including a long list of well-known celebriti…

Treating DVT Cannot Wait

Although it rarely receives much attention, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a rather serious condition that can strike anyone at anytime. DVT can arise due to injury, after surgery or illness, or simply after a l…

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. …