Ask your vein doctor about hard-to-heal venous leg ulcers People with varicose veins have a lot of symptoms and side effects to deal with: Pain, cramps, aching, feelings of fatigue and heaviness – not to mention the unattractive appearance of the veins themselves. But there’s another side effect of varicose veins that can occur, especially […]
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If you have enlarged, twisted, or discolored veins just underneath the surface of your skin, you may have varicose veins. Caused by weak valves and veins, this condition is most common in the legs and ankles, where veins must work harder to push blood back up to the heart. When the valves do not work
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Over time, higher-than-normal risk factors for developing venous ulcers emerge in some patients. Knowing what causes these ulcers and who is at elevated risk for developing them can help you get the proper advice from a vein doctor and treatment at a vein clinic. What is a Venous Ulcer? It’s damage, including loss of skin,
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Spider veins and varicose veins are similar in that they’re both annoying, unsightly blemishes that prevent your legs from looking their best. However spider veins are often a cosmetic vein problem, whereas varicose veins, one of the most common vein problems, usually signify an underlying medical issue known as Venous Reflux Disease. Varicose veins should
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Reasons to Visit a Vein Doctor If you are experiencing problems with your vascular system, like spider veins or varicose veins, you may be in need of treatment. A vein doctor that specializes in the vascular system can provide treatment for this and more. While these types of vein problems are worrisome due to their
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What to Expect When Consulting with a Vein Doctor about Varicose Veins The Vascular Disease Foundation says that varicose veins are “probably among the most common chronic conditions in North America and Western Europe.” Most of these people have problems limited to the circulation in their legs. Some, however, have less common vein problems. The
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During the last 10 years, with the advancement in both the technology and procedures available for treating vein disease, more patients than ever before are pursuing vein treatment options, and more physicians than ever before are offering vein treatment procedures either in a dedicated vein center, or as part of a larger medical practice (surgical,
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As a practitioner of the field of phlebology (study of vein disease), it is upsetting to know that, despite the non-invasive treatment options available, a good percentage of patients suffering with varicose veins do not pursue treatment for their condition. Many women have been given incorrect information by their doctors, or they aren’t aware of
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What Does a Vein Doctor Treat? A vein doctor is a special type of physician that understands, diagnoses and treats varicose veins, spider veins and various other venous medical conditions. Vein issues are much more common than you might expect. According to the Vascular Disease Foundation, venous issues are common in women, and about 27
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