Varicose veins are one of the most common venous issues that people can suffer from. Affecting up to a third of all adults, they can cause enough problems to warrant being able to tell them apart from veins that happen to be more visible under your skin. And it’s not just about how they look….
Invasive varicose vein surgery is usually necessary to repair severely damaged veins. But how do you know if your varicose veins have progressed that far? Fortunately, there are many types of varicose vein surgery. These types range from minimally invasive to invasive, which most vein doctors will recommend first. They may even recommend conservative steps…
The six chronic vein insufficiency risk factors Many different factors can impact your vein health. Here are the things that can greatly increase the risk of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI): Age: Your veins inevitability weaken as you get older. It’s just a fact of life. In relation CVI, your risk increases every year past the…
In addition to fever, cough, and shortness of breath, symptoms of COVID-19 can also be associated with the vascular system. How exactly do you recognize how COVID-19 affects veins? Here’s what you need to know. Understanding COVID-19 There are many different types of coronavirus, but the one responsible for this pandemic is called SARS-CoV-2. The…
Most people think of varicose veins as only affecting your calves or thighs. But if you have twisted veins in your legs, it’s not hard to realize that you may have them in your feet as well. In fact, this is a relatively common occurrence. A lot of people suffer from varicose veins in their…
A varicose vein is a medical condition that causes pain and swelling in the legs. They are usually recognized by the enlarged veins that are easily spotted. Varicose veins usually don’t have any pain or discomfort associated with them and the appearance of them is usually the only symptom. They can be blue or purplish…
What spider veins are and how they form Before explaining this key-question it is very important to mention what spider veins are and how they form. Spider veins are similar to the dreaded varicose veins but are smaller and are located closer to the surface of your skin. They are like roots of trees or…
Have you ever wondered whenever you see blood outside your body that blood is red, but veins are blue? Let us explain to you the reason behind this, but keep in mind the answer depends on a number of things, including how your eyes perceive color, how light behaves when it contacts your body, and…
Practically anyone can experience needle phobia. The correct medical name is trypanophobia – an irrational and often intense fear of hypodermic needles or injections – though it is regularly labeled belonephobia; this term is incorrect since it denotes a fear of pins and needles, without reference to the medical aspects. If you suffer from one…
Vein Stripping v Laser Vein Treatment: Out with the Old, In with the New A surgical procedure known as vein stripping used to be the most effective means of eliminating unattractive veins such as spider veins (telangiectasia’s), blue veins (reticular veins), and varicose veins. While posing a mostly cosmetic concern, these undesirable veins dampen self-confidence…
