New Year’s Top Tips to Avoid Varicose Veins
As we begin a new year, many people will make the common resolution to get fit, in order to look and feel better in 2023. If you’re targeting your legs, and want to make sure they are healthy and strong,…
What is May-Thurner Syndrome?
If you experience a unique pain and swelling in your left leg apart from your right, it may be May-Thurner Syndrome. May-Thurner Syndrome is one of several deep venous disorders, like varicose veins, that our board-certified vein specialists treat at…
What to expect at your varicose vein consultation
If you suspect you have varicose veins and are unsure of when to see a doctor, or what to expect at your first appointment, our team of experts at VeinSolutions can help guide you. When you notice abnormally large, bulging,…
Could working from home lead to varicose veins?
Continuing to work from home following the pandemic offers many conveniences, but it may have some negative health implications as well. Sitting for too long, especially while comfortable and relaxed in your home office or at the kitchen table, can…
Aches, Pains and Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are a common venous disorder affecting more than 35 percent of people in the United States. They are thick, knotted structures appearing under the skin, typically on the legs, caused by abnormal vein function. When the tiny valves…
Dr. Nation on Knowing Your Risk for DVT
During the summer months, cases of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) can be more frequent as people embark on road trips and air travel for their getaways and vacations. What is the link between DVT and sitting in cars or airplanes?…
Exercise for Varicose Veins
Did you know exercise is not only good for your overall health, but can also reduce the appearance and symptoms of your varicose veins? Varicose veins can cause swollen, heavy-feeling legs along with painful aches and cramps. In addition to…
What causes spider veins?
Spider veins are the slimmer, spindlier counterpart to varicose veins. They are both a form of venous insufficiency, something that more than 40% of people will develop at some point in their lifetime. Like varicose veins, spider veins are abnormal…
Can a blood clot in your leg be dangerous?
We treat a variety of deep venous disorders here at VeinSolutions, and one of them is blood clots. People can sometimes be confused about the nature of blood clots, especially when it comes to recognizing the signs, and knowing when…
Are varicose veins hereditary?
Have you ever noticed if your mother, or her mother before had varicose veins? And then you started to wonder yourself if you might develop them, too? Varicose veins occur in approximately 35% of all adults, mostly women, but men…