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Who is most likely to get varicose veins?
Venous insufficiency exists in two types: spider and varicose veins. However, these conditions remain separate and unconnected. Two distinct venous health conditions frequently get confused as one unified vascular disorder. Understand the fundamentals of these disorders because while varicose veins indicate present or future medical complications, they remain mostly a cosmetic issue. These two vein...
Why are the veins on my feet bulging?
Swelling with prominent veins on your feet could be a normal condition. The appearance of visible veins might not mean you have vein disease yet patients should explain all vein shape changes to their vascular specialist or primary care doctor. Most people would guess that bulging blue or purple twisted veins in your feet...
Is the cold weather making your varicose veins worse?
What are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins emerge as twisted and enlarged blood vessels just under the skin’s surface. The legs are the most common area where varicose veins appear, as veins must fight gravitational forces to send blood toward the heart. Walking and standing lead to additional pressure accumulation in the leg veins. Your venous...
Are varicose veins and spider veins hereditary?
Do you need to expect vein conditions if your parents have vein problems? Which vein diseases run in families? This article explains different vein problems plus genes related to vascular disease and effective ways to stop or correct vein issues. The Differences Between Varicose Veins and Spider Veins. Varicose Veins: Varicose veins lead to leg...
Top eight varicose vein risk factors
The term “varicose” is also named “varicocele” or” varicosities”. It is a condition in which some of the veins enlarge or swollen. A vein is twisted, and the pouch of skin is holding the testicles. It usually occurs in the legs. Varicose veins are caused by a buildup of blood due to malfunctioning valves in...
Varicose veins during pregnancy | Here’s our complete guide
Pregnancy is impressive, but it stinks because it turns your body into all kinds of weird colors. Women around the globe are not unaware that they are bound to gain some weight, their hands and feet will swell up, they will feel depressed and will not get proper sleep, and some unimaginable food cravings will...
Reason why only one of your legs is swollen
Have you ever wondered why your left leg is puffed up while the right one is normal? This is alarming, and it’s essential to know why there is swelling in one leg so that the proper remedy can be prescribed. According to medical terminology, swelling is edema, which refers to fluid within tissues. Both legs...
Varicose and Spider Vein Treatment in Yuma
Many people are unaware that treatment for vein disease is covered by Insurance. When performed for medical reasons, treatment for venous disease is covered by most insurance companies. The first line of treatment is endovenous ablation, laser ablation or chemical ablation (VenaSeal). Second line treatment options include phlebectomy, foam sclerotherapy, Varithena as well as visible...
Medical Treatment for Vein Disease
Lower-extremity venous insufficiency is a common medical condition affecting between 45-55% of adult women and 25-35% of adult men. Venous insufficiency typically results from primary valvular incompetence or less commonly from previous deep venous thrombosis. Venous insufficiency can lead to varicose veins that may be of cosmetic concern and cause symptoms such as extremity swelling,...
The CSI of Vein Care
Diagnosing the source of varicose and spider veins. On TV shows like “CSI,” viewers get to watch as police investigators find and collect evidence at the scene of a crime, using science to make blood splatter appear as if by magic and swabbing every mouth they can get their hands on. Many of us believe...