Conditions

At some point you may have heard about varicose veins—those swollen, bulging veins visible just beneath the surface of the skin. Learn what causes varicose veins, how to prevent varicose veins, and how can you get rid of varicose veins. What are varicose veins? Veins carry blood from the tis ...Continue Reading

Venous disease can range from cosmetic issues to potentially life-threatening conditions. Varicose and spider veins are some of the most common symptoms of venous disease. At one time, these and other vein conditions were treated mainly using surgery. However, there are now many minimally-invasive v ...Continue Reading

Venous ulcers, also known as venous stasis ulcers are open sores in the skin that occur where the valves in the veins don’t work properly and there is ongoing high pressure in the veins. This causes blood to collect and pool in the vein, leading to swelling in the lower leg. Eventually non-he ...Continue Reading

Blood clots are created by the body to stop bleeding. Healthy formation of blood clots involves both the building up and breaking down of the clots. If either the breakdown or buildup mechanism is thrown off, a blood clotting disorder can result. Clotting disorders can be acquired or inherited. A ...Continue Reading

Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins just under the skin. It is true that sometimes varicose veins are just a cosmetic concern. However, in some people the symptoms are so severe that they can interfere with their daily activities. Also, in some cases, varicose veins can lead to other more seri ...Continue Reading

Varicose veins are usually associated with the middle-aged and the elderly. When they appear on your legs, they automatically age you, and they can be embarrassing and unsightly. As unpleasant as they are, varicose and spider veins are often harmless; but sometimes they can signal a more serious pro ...Continue Reading

Superficial venous insufficiency is a type of vein disease that affects the veins near the surface of the leg and causes symptoms of discomfort, pain, and can develop into more serious complications. Diagnosing this condition is not always easy. Other conditions may have similar symptoms. You can a ...Continue Reading

Spider veins and varicose veins are very different in appearance but are similar in their basic characteristics. An estimated 30-60 percent of the adult population develops varicosities during their lifetime. More women than men develop spider veins or varicose veins. Advancing age influences both s ...Continue Reading

If you have been diagnosed with restless leg syndrome (RLS), varicose vein therapy might be just what you need to alleviate that lower limb discomfort. Here is everything you need to know about the initial diagnosis and the current treatments available. What is restless leg syndrome (RLS)? RLS is ...Continue Reading

Varicose veins and spider veins are venous conditions that affect millions of people throughout the world. In the past there were only two available treatments for veins. For varicose veins, a procedure called ligation and stripping involved multiple incisions and a long period of recovery. And for ...Continue Reading