Posts Tagged ‘signs of varicose veins’
Why Choose Dr. Eston Wenger
Making the decision to seek medical treatment for a disease or condition can feel like a huge undertaking. It can be easy to get overwhelmed by the different treatment options or to have analysis paralysis when choosing a doctor. We understand the anxiety that can accompany these big decisions and want to help answer any…
Read MoreWhat is Venous Insufficiency
Have you ever heard the term venous insufficiency? If not, you might be able to guess, to some degree, what it means. Venous: (adjective) of, relation to, or of the nature of a vein. Insufficiency: (noun) inability to function normally. But what is venous insufficiency specifically and what role do varicose veins play in venous…
Read MoreDon’t Miss Out
There are so many fun things to do this time of year, like decorating the house, caroling, volunteering, shopping, and baking all of the cookies. With all of these festive activities planned, you’re sure to spend a lot of extra time on your feet. Extra time standing during the day can put added pressure on…
Read MoreWhole Health
What does it mean to live a healthy life? Eating nutrient rich foods, abstaining from harmful habits, and exercising regularly all contribute in a big way to your overall health. But living a health focused life also means, being proactive about your health, taking care of your body when you are in pain, and making…
Read MoreWhy are Women More Likely to Develop Varicose Veins?
Did you know that around 45 percent of American men and up to 55 percent of American women age 40 to 80 will suffer from varicose veins or a related venous disorder in their lifetime? That’s 22 million women and 11 million men affected by varicose veins! We can see from the statistics that women…
Read MoreKnow Your Treatment Options
Are you one of the millions of Americans who suffer from varicose veins? Are you looking for treatment options, but are unsure which treatment is right for you? Doing your research is the first step to taking control of your vein health. Let’s look at the treatment options offered by vein specialist Dr. Eston Wenger…
Read MoreThe Cost of Untreated Varicose Veins
If you are one of the roughly 40 million people in America who have varicose veins, then you might be wondering if seeking treatment is necessary. If your veins aren’t imposing on your daily activities, or aren’t causing you great discomfort right now, seeing a doctor to go over your treatment options might seem like…
Read MoreWhat are leg ulcers?
Varicose veins can be a painful indication of a more serious issue: damaged valves in your leg veins. This issue can become serious enough that if left untreated, another painful issue can arise called venous skin ulcers. Venous skin ulcers, also known as leg ulcers, are another indication that it’s time to see a Vascular/…
Read MoreDon’t Make Excuses, Make an Appointment
Not enough time. It’s not really that bad. Everyone else’s needs are more important. These are only a few of the many reasons people come up with to not see a doctor about vein issues. Do any of these excuses sound familiar to you? It can be hard to decide when the right time to…
Read MoreMom’s and Varicose Veins
As Mother’s Day quickly approaches, we’d like to take a moment to put the spotlight on you moms. You’re usually so quick to put the focus on others, taking care of everyone else first, but it’s important to take care of yourself too. And that includes taking care of your veins and vein health. While…
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