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What Is Sclerotherapy, and How Effective Is It?
Since at least the 19th century, sclerotherapy has been used to treat chronic venous insufficiencies. Particularly effective against spider veins, it’s a proven course of treatment that offers immediate relief and positive, long-term results. When preventative care and other noninvasive treatments fail, sclerotherapy is an ideal solution for most patients with spider veins. However, like …
What Are Venous Valves and Why Are They So Important?
The valves in your veins ensure they function properly — here’s how they work. You may know that your veins transport blood to and from the heart, but you might not know as much about the structure of these blood vessels. For example, did you know that your veins are equipped with a set of valves …
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Varicose Veins and Men: An Ignored Medical Problem
Varicose veins are seen by many people as a female health problem. More specifically, people consider varicose veins to be a cosmetic issue that affects older women. This view is entirely false. Varicose veins can develop at any age, and they are an issue experienced by both genders. Men often ignore the veins and refuse …
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Varicose Veins and Diet: Tips for Improving Your Vein Health
Why do varicose veins occur? Though varicose veins are often seen as a natural symptom of aging, they’re more often caused by poor vein health. When veins can no longer support and pump blood properly, the blood begins to pool in them. Over time, this creates a small, spidery network of new veins close to the surface …
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The Importance of Maintaining Your Vein Health
The consequences of poor vascular health are severe and can shorten your life. Almost as disastrous, poor vein health, leading to issues like non-healing leg ulcers, can ruin your quality of life. Put simply: ignoring your vein health can lead to crippling complications, and modern vein care is quick and nearly painless. These facts make it …
Should You Get A Second Opinion Regarding Treatment For Your Varicose Veins
With treatments for varicose veins advancing every day, it’s important to seek a second opinion before you make a final decision. We’ll walk you through some of the reasons here. Venous insufficiencies are some of the most common chronic conditions in the United States, but luckily, they’re relatively easy to treat. However, because there are …
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Frequently Asked Questions About Varicose Veins
If you are currently suffering from varicose veins or at risk of developing them in the future, here are a few helpful answers to common questions about venous health. Varicose veins are a common circulatory disorder, affecting as many as 23% of American adults. Despite its prevalence, however, many patients still have questions about them, with …
Are Varicose Veins Dangerous During Pregnancy?
Varicose Veins that occur during pregnancy are uncomfortable and slightly painful, but are they dangerous? Discover just how dangerous they are and learn how you can prevent them from occurring. What Are Varicose Veins? Normal, healthy veins run unnoticed below the skin all throughout your body. If the veins are exposed to extreme pressure or …
Am I Taking Cholesterol Medication for My Arteries or My Veins?
The driving force for recommending use of anti-cholesterol medications (“statins”) is that if a certain group of patients take these drugs over several years, statins can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and death. These particular patients have already had at least one cardiovascular diagnosis or event after which the medication is prescribed. The …
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