Which Varicose Vein Treatment Is Right for Me?
When it comes to varicose veins, there are a lot of treatment options available. Our vein specialists will help you find the one that meets your unique needs. Varicose or spider veins may make you self-conscious, but what many people don’t realize is that they can also lead to serious health complications. In fact, these […]
How Can I Prevent Varicose Veins During Pregnancy?
Varicose veins are common during pregnancy, but there are steps you can take to avoid discomfort and minimize your symptoms. Studies have shown that varicose veins affect up to 40% of pregnant women. Even if you haven’t had any vein issues before, pregnancy can put you at a higher risk of developing this unsightly and […]
What Are Spider Veins A Sign Of?
The first sign of spider veins is sometimes upsetting for patients. Many are eventually relieved that these unwanted vessels are often only a cosmetic concern rather than a health problem. However, their presence signals the need to check for the presence of varicose veins, which can cause health concerns. Understanding the link between them is […]
What Are Spider Veins Injected With?
What Are Spider Veins Injected With in Sclerotherapy? Spider veins are those thin, reddish web-like patterns that develop on the surface of the skin of your legs. These veins can cause self-consciousness and embarrassment, but they are not a symptom of a serious vein condition. At The Kimmel Institute in Boca Raton, FL, we offer […]
Why do people get spider veins?
Developing a spider vein problem is seldom a health concern. However, seeing these clustering small red or blue veins sometimes dampens self-confidence. Understanding why they appear and the vein treatment options available to eliminate them can reduce patient stress. Why Do They Appear? The medical name for these tiny blood vessels is telangiectasias. According to […]
Is Hot Water Good for Varicose Veins?
Taking a nice warm bath at the end of the day might sound relaxing, but if you have a history of varicose veins or currently suffer from them it could make them worse. Learn why hot baths can make varicose veins worse. What are Varicose Veins? To understand why hot baths are so problematic when […]
Do spider veins go away with weight loss?
The Kimmel Institute Answers Can Spider Veins Go Away With Weight Loss? Spider veins are those narrow, reddish or bluish veins that have a spider web pattern. They can appear on the surface of the skin of the legs or other parts of the body. A number of factors can cause spider veins, including obesity. […]
What can I do for painful varicose veins?
For many individuals, a varicose vein issue signals primarily a cosmetic problem that erodes self-confidence. However, for others, these abnormal vessels cause pain, other discomfort, and significant complications. Fortunately, vein specialists now offer a number of varicose vein treatment options. Why Varicose Veins Cause Pain A varicose vein develops because of a problem with a […]
Why do my spider veins hurt?
Most of the time, having spider veins does not really mean anything is wrong with your circulation. That can be the cause of these veins, but it doesn’t have to be. Instead, there are other reasons why this problem can occur. No matter what causes the veins, though, having spider vein treatment can reduce or […]
Why are varicose veins so bad?
For people who have varicose veins, the majority of complaints are about how these veins look unsightly. This is a strictly cosmetic concern, but there are more serious issues that those with this condition will want to think about and consider. Seeking varicose vein treatment is important because it can reduce health problems that are […]