Tag: Varicose

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Information about varicose veins typically addresses the commonly recognized symptoms such as leg pain, cramps, diminished function, and low blood circulation, however, there are many other health problems believed to be associated with untreated varicose veins. These problems can have a significant impact on a person’s overall health. Following are some serious health problems that […]

The wide variety of factors that contribute to an increased risk of getting varicose veins and spider veins include genetics, health, and behavior. While you cannot prevent varicose veins there are things you can do to minimize your risk of acquiring the disease. To better understand the factors, it might help to understand the disease. […]

Varicose veins are a common problem, usually affected women in the age group of 30 to 70. An experienced vein specialist will physically examine the varicose vein symptoms and perform ultrasound based diagnostic tests to determine the full extent of the problem. Varicose veins are larger than spider veins and tend to bulge out of […]

Varicose veins are twisted or discolored veins, sometimes pushing out against the skin. These veins are often visible in the legs when located near the surface of the skin. Although less common, varicose veins can occur in other areas of the body and they are not always visible. Pain or cramp-like symptoms can also be […]

Varicose veins can often cause pain and discomfort, prompting a patient to seek medical treatment. Sometimes the patient may not experience pain, but it is still important to diagnose the varicose vein condition and get appropriate treatment from a vein specialist. Advanced non-surgical treatments are now available to successfully eliminate varicose veins. At Empire Vein […]