How to Prevent Varicose Veins During Pregnancy and Beyond: Mobility is the key. Walking is a healthy way to improve circulation in the legs while helping to prevent clots and varicose veins forming. Avoid crossing your legs to decrease pressure in your legs. Crossing your legs increases the pressure felt by your veins dramatically and … Continue reading Vein Care During Pregnancy
8 Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Vein Doctor
Talking to Your Doctor You may not remember everything you want to ask your doctor. You may find it helpful to write down questions prior to your appointment. When you do get answers to your questions, write them down, too. That way, when you get home, you won’t forget and you will be better equipped … Continue reading 8 Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Vein Doctor
Spider Veins
Treatment Options for Spider Veins Spider veins are a common unwanted issue for many patients. The medical term for spider veins is telangiectasias. Spider veins can be multiple colors, red, purple or blue are the most common. Sclerotherapy Microphlebectomy Deep Vein Thrombosis ClosureFast (previously known as Venefit™) Conservative Treatment Symptoms of Spider Veins Spider veins often … Continue reading Spider Veins
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are veins that are in the superficial compartment of the leg that have become enlarged, swollen, twisted, and/or bulging due to venous reflux disease. The visible veins can be many colors but are most commonly red, blue or flesh-toned. The bulging veins most often appear on the thighs, back of the calves, and … Continue reading Varicose Veins