Leg vein blockages, or clots, are a result of some vascular health conditions and can be problematic if left untreated. Blockages occur when blood moves too slowly through the veins, which then causes blood to clot, as well as inflammation in the veins. In this blog, we will discuss what causes leg vein blockages, the
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How to Prevent Painful Veins
Varicose veins are enlarged veins that commonly develop in the legs. While many people do not develop other symptoms, some do. Varicose veins, due to their underlying cause and progression, have been known to cause pain, discomfort, and heaviness in the legs. Nobody wants to deal with painful veins in their legs. It is a
Read MoreHow Does Leg Vein Surgery Work?
Varicose veins can cause a feeling of discomfort and heaviness in the legs. If the problem is severe, the veins could burst, and ulceration and infection can become a problem. There are risks associated with untreated varicose veins. While the damaged leg vein valves cannot be fixed, the enlarged and twisted veins themselves can be
Read MoreWhen To Seek Help for Varicose Veins on The Legs?
According to reports, 23% of people in the US are affected by varicose veins, and the most common places for varicose veins to develop is on the legs. While most people seek varicose vein treatment for aesthetic purposes only, there are other medical reasons to seek medical treatment for varicose veins. Let’s talk about what
Read MoreWhat to Expect After Sclerotherapy
“Sclero-” literally means hardening or scarring, and sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment in which a chemical irritant solution is injected into varicose veins; the solution causes the veins to form scar tissue and collapse, which closes off the blood supply. The blood is naturally and automatically re-routed to nearby healthier veins, and the collapsed
Read MoreIs It DVT? Common Symptoms
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious medical condition that occurs when a blood clot, known as a thrombus, develops in a deep vein. It can form anywhere in the body, but typically occurs in large veins in the leg that run through the muscles of the calf and thigh. The condition can cause life
Read MoreHow To Keep Venous Insufficiency From Affecting Your Daily Life
Venous insufficiency is a condition that can lead to problems such as pain, swelling, cramps, and varicose veins. The condition occurs when damaged leg veins don’t allow blood to flow back up to the heart. Although venous insufficiency is not considered a serious health threat, it can be painful, disabling, and have an impact on
Read MoreAre Varicose And Spider Veins Preventable?
Spider and varicose veins are a common issue, especially among women over the age of 40. If you have these vein issues, or are wondering if you may develop one soon, it’s worth learning about them and the methods you can use to prevent them. What Are Varicose And Spider Veins? Veins are blood vessels
Read MoreSymptoms of Venous Disease
The heart pumps nutrient-dense and oxygenated blood to the body through thick-walled blood vessels called arteries; the deoxygenated and depleted blood is then sent back to the heart through thin-walled vessels called veins. Tiny capillaries connect the arteries and veins. Because the veins are much farther away from the heart than the arteries are, they
Read MoreThrombosed Veins: Causes and How to Avoid Them
You probably have heard of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) – a “thrombus” is a blood clot that has formed along the inside of a blood vessel and remains there. This blood clot is composed of aggregated platelets, red blood cells, and a mesh of fibrin (a fibrous protein), and it can interfere with healthy blood
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