Category: Symptoms & Causes

The appearance of brown marks on your lower legs can be both confusing and concerning. Several factors, such as prolonged sun exposure or other health-related issues can cause these discolorations. Recognizing the potential reasons behind these changes is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and addressing any underlying concerns. What Causes Brown Spots on Legs? There […]

Have you ever experienced unexplained pain or redness along your veins? You might be dealing with phlebitis, a condition that affects thousands of people each year. This inflammation of the veins can range from a minor nuisance to a serious medical concern requiring immediate attention. Understanding what phlebitis is and recognizing its early warning signs […]

Blood clots can range from minor to life-threatening, depending on where they form and how quickly they’re treated. While some blood clots cause obvious symptoms like pain and swelling, others may develop without warning signs. Understanding what to look for could help save your life or someone else’s. What Is a Blood Clot? When you’re […]

Millions of Americans have varicose veins. However, should varicose veins be painful? While not everyone feels discomfort, many people with varicose veins feel varying pain levels, from mild to severe. Understanding this issue is crucial, as it can affect your daily life and overall well-being.  Can Varicose Veins Cause Discomfort? Yes, varicose veins can cause […]

Do your legs constantly ache, leaving you wondering what might be causing the discomfort? Whether it’s a dull throb that lingers or sharp pain that interrupts your day, it can make even the simplest activities challenging if your leg is in pain. The causes can vary widely—from strained muscles and poor circulation to nerve issues […]

Countless people experience leaky veins in their legs, especially as they get older or through certain seasons of life. Perhaps you inherited vein-related issues from your parents or are dealing with the residual effects of an old injury. Either way, if you’re living with symptoms of leaky leg veins, you’re not alone — and there […]

With the arrival of spring and summer, many people’s thoughts turn to travel. But long-distance travel often means long hours confined to an airplane or in the car, which can lead to sluggish circulation, blood clots, swelling, and pain.   If you are planning a long-awaited vacation or if a business trip is coming up […]

Venous reflux disease, also known as chronic venous insufficiency, is a common condition affecting the leg veins. The terms venous reflux and venous insufficiency are often used interchangeably. This chronic condition causes several painful symptoms and can lead to a variety of undesirable and challenging health complications, including pain, cramping, varicose veins, spider veins, swelling, […]

The flow of blood throughout the body is an essential and delicate system responsible for nourishing tissues from head to toe. Any threat to regular blood flow has the potential to disrupt normal activities, cause pain, or create critical health issues. While varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins resulting from malfunctioning vein valves, blood clots […]

While you can’t change the genetic factors that predispose you to have varicose veins, there are many actions you can take that can help prevent existing varicose veins from getting worse. To motivate you, the same lifestyle habits that can help prevent varicose veins will improve your health in a variety of other ways.  What […]

Varicose veins can be uncomfortable, unsightly, and even painful. They can make it harder to sit or stand for prolonged periods, travel, or engage in certain activities that exacerbate them. But what is the cause of varicose veins?  Many factors are involved, and if you’re struggling with them, you’re not alone. Understanding what causes varicose […]

Varicose veins are a common health problem that affects more than half of the population[1]. They’re predominantly a cosmetic issue, but symptoms of varicose veins can include pain, swelling, and discomfort for some people. So, are uncomfortable or itchy varicose veins dangerous? While not inherently dangerous, varicose veins can lead to complications like blood clots, […]

Ultrasound is one of the gold standard methods for evaluating varicose veins. An ultrasound study produces a comprehensive map of the large and small veins, branching veins, and interconnecting veins of your legs. Ultrasound is often performed as a first step in evaluating varicose veins and also provides valuable follow-up information to monitor the healing […]

Symptoms of varicose veins and spider veins can range from barely noticeable to incapacitating and may include sensations such as pressure, heaviness, fatigue, stiffness, aching, and itching. These symptoms can wax and wane depending on various factors and can vary from person to person. Varicose vein and spider vein symptoms can also be confused with […]

During the pandemic, many employers began offering their employees the option to work from home. This arrangement has worked out well and workers are reporting that they’re happier and more productive than before. However, working from home may also include a loss of healthy habits, like working out at the gym on the way to […]

Whether you have varicose veins currently or if you have some of the risk factors and want to minimize your risks and potential complications, there are safe and effective ways to improve your vein health. Following are simple lifestyle habits proven to improve vein health and reduce symptoms of varicose veins. Eat Lots of Fiber […]

The tissues of the human body are nourished through a consistent and healthy flow of blood from head to toe. This is a delicate system that functions effectively for most people. However, disruptions in blood flow have the potential to interrupt normal activities, cause pain, or create critical health issues. Blood clots are widely recognized […]

Leg Swelling Related to Inflammation Swelling in the legs due to inflammation can be caused by a number of underlying health conditions. Normally the endothelial surface is smooth and allows the blood to flow freely. However, when there is increased pressure in the veins, such as from faulty valves or activities that involve prolonged standing […]

While genetics play a big role in determining who gets varicose veins and who doesn’t, factors such as your occupation, lifestyle habits, even your diet also enter into the equation. Occupations that involve a lot of standing are known to increase risk and teaching falls squarely in that category. Varicose veins are consistently at the […]

Age Age is the most significant risk factor for varicose veins, and also a risk factor for which there is no solution[1]. As you age, the connective tissues in your veins become weaker and your body’s ability to produce collagen and elastin, the proteins that form these connective tissues decreases, leading to poorer quality structural […]

There’s a good chance your doctor has recommended walking as a way to manage your mild to moderate varicose vein symptoms. This is good advice since walking is widely regarded as one of the best forms of self-care for varicose vein sufferers. But walking offers much more! In addition to helping alleviate varicose vein symptoms, […]

When varicose veins first appear, they can be completely painless, but over time many people start to notice painful symptoms which can be quite distressing. There are four stages of development that varicose veins progress through, with each having different symptoms. To understand what varicose vein leg pain feels like it’s helpful to look at […]

Varicose vein treatment isn’t the same as it was for your parents and grandparents. New technologies developed over the past 20 years have dramatically improved the treatment of varicose veins. Here are 5 important reasons why you shouldn’t put off your varicose vein treatment: NEW VARICOSE VEIN PROCEDURES ARE FAST & PAINLESS While older vein […]

Varicose veins and spider veins affect 30 million U.S. adults at a cost of over $1 billion per year in direct healthcare expenses[1] and currently, those numbers are increasing rapidly[2]. There are numerous reasons why varicose veins occur, some of which you can modify while others cannot be changed. Here we discuss some of the most […]