Posts Tagged ‘varicose veins’
Holiday Meal Planning
The Fall is such a festive time and with the holidays quickly approaching everyone is gearing up for celebrating! The leaves are falling, decorations are up, and holiday meals are being planned. But if you suffer from varicose veins or spider veins you might want to do things a little differently this year as you…
Read MorePhases of Vein Disease
If you suffer from spider veins and/or varicose veins, you might think that they are a normal part of life, especially if other members of your family have them as well. But the appearance of these unsightly veins is pointing out that your veins are not functioning properly. In some instances, simple steps can be…
Read MoreExercises for Vein Health
It’s no secret that exercising regularly is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health and well-being. The benefits of moving your body daily seem almost unending. Strengthening your muscles and bones, aiding in weight loss, increasing your energy levels, and improving your mood are all excellent side effects of…
Read MoreWhat is Schlerotherapy?
If you have varicose or spider veins, you are not alone. Statistics show that over 40 million people in the US suffer from unhealthy veins. These varicose veins and spider veins can be painful and unsightly. But the good news is, you don’t have to continue to suffer, because there are safe, minimally invasive options…
Read MoreWhat is Endovenous Ablation?
Everyone wants to feel great about the appearance of their legs, but varicose veins can leave us feeling embarrassed and wanting to hide. Wearing jeans in the heat and a cover-up around the pool isn’t anyone’s idea of the ideal summer. But treatment is available! If you find yourself regularly hiding your legs because of…
Read MoreVaricose Veins Affect Men Too
Would you believe that nearly 40% of the patients living with varicose veins are men? This might be a hard statistic to wrap your brain around if you’ve always considered varicose veins a women’s issue. But believing the myth that varicose veins don’t affect men could mean setting yourself up for serious health issues. While…
Read MorePregnancy and Your Veins
During pregnancy, it’s common for many women to develop vein issues, especially in their legs. But what causes these veins to appear or worsen? And what can be done to minimize the pain and discomfort they may cause? Since becoming pregnant, you may have noticed the appearance of new varicose veins or that your existing…
Read MoreTypes of Varicose Veins
We’ve discussed what a varicose vein is in the past, but did you know there are different types of varicose veins? Sometimes varicose veins may look different which can make them hard to identify. You may not even know that what you’re looking at is something Dr. Eston Wenger can treat in our Premier Surgical…
Read MoreAre Varicose Veins Dangerous?
Previously we’ve talked about what causes varicose veins and how you can prevent them. Let’s say you’re past that point – you’ve definitely got some varicose veins – should you be worried? Most of the time, no you shouldn’t be worried. But, some people who have varicose veins may also develope more serious vascular issues.…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Varicose Veins
Last month’s blog touched on what exactly are varicose veins and if you didn’t read it here’s the short version – “If you aren’t familiar with varicose veins, they are the highly visible, often misshapen veins usually found on your legs. You may feel pain, swelling, or achiness around these veins. You may see discoloration,…
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