Why varicose veins itch Varicose veins are painful, engorged, swollen, crampy, and itchy. Yes, you read that right, itchy is not a typo, but another common symptom from varicose veins. Although most experience pain from varicose veins, many can also develop itchiness from their varicose veins. To book an appointment with Dr. Mackay or ask
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Pregnancy and Varicose Veins
Pregnancy is a whole new adventure for many women, with no two pregnancies being alike. There are so many great things about being pregnant, but one of the not so great things is varicose veins. Did you realize that pregnant women are at an increased risk to have varicose veins? To book an appointment with
Read MoreFeet Varicose Veins
Feet. The part of the body at the end of the leg. Just as varicose veins affect the thigh and calves, they can also affect the feet. Veins in the feet also contain valves that over time may no longer function appropriately. As the valves lose function, blood backs up in the veins, stretching the
Read MoreVaricose Vein Surgery Revisions
Revision is never a word that anyone wants to hear, particularly after a medical procedure. Educate yourself on the possible needs for revision after your varicose vein treatment procedure. Varicose veins have been treated for many years with a surgical procedure called vein stripping, but in the recent years have been treated with less invasive
Read MoreComplications of Varicose Veins
Ignoring the symptoms of varicose veins and avoiding treatment may lead to further complications. Here are the top 7 complications patients experience due to varicose veins. Complications can range from mild to severe and there is no way to determine if someone will develop any of all of the potential complications of varicose veins. Therefore it
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Guide to Socks for Varicose Veins Varicose vein socks, compression hose, compression stockings…what are these? All of these terms can be used interchangeably. Varicose veins socks are simply a specialized type of sock that provide a set pressure to the legs. When worn properly, these socks can reduce some of the symptoms of varicose
Read MoreHow to get pain relief from varicose veins
Exercises to Help Prevent Varicose Veins Varicose veins usually cause pain, but at times only cause concern due to their prominent appearance. Most commonly the pain from varicose veins may be described as swelling in the legs, heaviness in the legs, muscle cramping, and throbbing pain in the legs. The symptoms tend to worsen over
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