Spider veins are a disorder characterized by discoloration underneath the skin caused by damaged blood vessels. Though usually appearing on the lower limbs in your 20s, they can appear anywhere and anytime. Spider veins typically do not cause any serious health concerns, but you may consider them to be unsightly, and you may wish to have them …
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Varicose vein treatments refer to medical procedures or interventions aimed at addressing varicose veins, which are enlarged, twisted, and swollen veins, usually found in the legs and feet. These veins often appear bluish or purplish and can be painful or uncomfortable. Risks of Varicose Veins Varicose veins develop when the one-way valves inside the veins fail …
Chronic Venous Insufficiency is something that can often be overlooked since it is an underlying issue. However, it is important to understand what it is and what causes it. Along with those things, knowing your treatment options is a great way to ensure that you are keeping your health on the right track. In this blog, …
It’s no secret that men and women have vastly different health concerns. There are many specific issues that women and men face as they age, but one that often flies under the radar is the disparities between gender and vein health. Many women over 50 must keep watch of their vein health, whereas it is …
The holiday season is a beautiful time that can help families reconnect. This time of year can also open the door to significant temptations for those trying to monitor their eating habits. Although the holidays offer many tasty food options, it’s essential to stay the course and limit your intake of foods that could set …
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As our bodies change, the way that we care for them becomes drastically different. What often goes overlooked is ensuring that our circulatory system performs at its best, including monitoring vein health. When the veins in your legs are not permitting blood to flow back to the heart, chronic venous insufficiency is often not far …
Many people are familiar with varicose veins and spider veins. These conditions affect comfort level and appearance by making veins visible and achy. What is often missed is that both varicose veins and spider veins are symptoms of venous insufficiency. This broader term describes what is happening in the veins that are starting to swell. …
Varicose veins aren’t just a cosmetic problem, these ropy, bulging veins are also very uncomfortable. The reason varicose veins develop is that the valves that are supposed to close to prevent blood from backflowing grow weak. This can happen for a few different reasons. Weight is one factor but, in many cases, it is a …
It is estimated that approximately 40 percent of Americans have chronic venous insufficiency. This condition, a significant contributor to spider veins and varicose veins, may result from several factors. A person whose family parents or siblings have spider veins or varicose veins is much more likely to get them than one without a family history. …
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The vascular system has several parts to it. The arteries deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all extremities. Blood flows unobstructed through these vessels and is aided by the natural force of gravity. The veins are different. These vessels carry blood from the extremities and areas away from the heart back to the heart, …
