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. …
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, …
Varicose veins and spider veins are common and frustrating problems for which we provide various treatments. Patients who are interested in exploring what those are often have questions about whether or not their vein treatment would be covered by insurance. The best answer is “maybe.” An insurance company like Medicare may cover vein treatment if …
Chronic venous insufficiency, the condition that leads to spider veins and varicose veins, affects an estimated 40 percent of American adults. To have venous insufficiency means that some of the valves in some of the veins of the body, usually in the lower extremities, aren’t functioning as they should. Vascular valves are supposed to allow …
People with symptoms of varicose veins sometimes notice areas of discoloration on the leg, ankle, or foot. These areas of discoloration may be mistaken for a dermatologic issue. Vein specialists think otherwise. They know that skin discoloration in the lower extremities may be yet another symptom of vein disease. Here, we discuss how the veins …
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