Glossary

Those in the Fullerton, California area who are suffering from varicose veins know all about the painful, ugly nature of the disease. These individuals do not have to be reminded of the importance of safe, effective treatments to provide relief. Varicose veins may cause the legs to feel heavy and ma ...Continue Reading

Medical stockings are also known as compression or TED stockings (thromboembolic deterrent stockings). These stockings are now widely used by both in-hospital patients and individuals who want to prevent vein problems. All medical stockings are designed to have a gradient which decreases up the leg. ...Continue Reading

Mediped is a manufacturer of a wide variety of support hosiery and orthotic shoes. The support hosiery is specially designed to treat a number of venous disorders and the orthotic shoes are for diabetics. Mediped hosiery products come in a whole range of styles, designs and sizes. The compression ...Continue Reading

Also known as gynecomastia, male breasts may be embarrassing to patients in San Antonio, Texas and other areas of the country. The condition is marked by the excessive fat and breast tissue in the breast region of men. It affects more men than many would initially think, and finding a treatment is o ...Continue Reading

Most of the physicians who deal with spider veins in the State of Arkansas are located in Little Rock. Spider vein treatment is now being offered at most spas. Hospitals and cosmetic clinics in the city. Spider veins, otherwise known as telangiectasias, are a cosmetic issue with women all over the c ...Continue Reading

Millions of women are affected by tiny small "star" shaped veins which are commonly referred to as spider veins (or telangiectasias). Why these spider veins occur is not really known but conditions like obesity, pregnancy, use of the birth control pill and standing around for prolonged per ...Continue Reading

As you age, developing spider veins, age spots, and broken capillaries is unfortunately part of the process. Just because they are natural, though, does not mean that you are stuck with these unattractive discolorations forever. In fact, today there are more options for dea ...Continue Reading

Do you have unsightly leg veins that have been thinking about getting treatment for? Spider veins and varicose vein treatment, sclerotherapy can enhance your appearance and your self confidence, but it's impractical to think that every vein that is treated will fade away completely as a result of t ...Continue Reading

Leg vein is a term commonly used to describe the unsightly veins which occur on the legs. Most women complain that the "leg vein" started to appear after their first pregnancy. Others notice that the leg vein becomes more prominent after standing for long periods. Leg veins is a term us ...Continue Reading

Varicose veins are veins that become blown up and twisted filling with blood when poor circulation stops the upward flow to the heart. In extreme situations, veins can burst or form ulcers. Varicose veins appear most often in the leg and thigh area.Spider veins look like small, fine lines that res ...Continue Reading