Can Varicose Veins Return After Treatment?
While varicose vein treatment is generally long-lasting, varicose veins may sometimes recur after removal. Here’s why that happens and how you can prevent it. For most people, varicose veins disappear permanently after treatment. Brief, minimally invasive surgical procedures can safely eliminate the discomfort and unsightly appearance of these swollen veins that appear along the legs […]
Get Relief for Itchy Varicose Veins
An itching sensation can be one of the most frustrating symptoms of varicose veins. But there are simple ways to get relief.
How to Treat Prominent Hand Veins
Visible hand veins are generally not a cause for concern, but there are simple ways to remove them or reduce their appearance. Although bulging veins emerge most often on the legs in the form of varicose veins, enlarged and visible veins may pop up anywhere on the body — including the hands. More of a […]
Varicose Veins Attacked by Rooster Leaves Elderly Woman Dead
While the internet is filled with “fake news” stories, there is now a lot of buzz about a recent publication in the medical journal Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology. The case reported about a month ago describes an elderly woman in Australia who was feeding her fowl, when a rooster started pecking at her legs. […]
What Are the Risk Factors for Phlebitis?
“Phlebitis” refers to the inflammation of a vein. There are two types of phlebitis: superficial and deep vein. Superficial phlebitis occurs in the veins near the surface of the skin, while thrombophlebitis — also known as deep vein thrombosis — occurs in deeper veins. While these conditions share a name, they’re quite different. Though mildly […]
How Can I Relieve My Varicose Vein Symptoms This Summer?
As the days get longer and the temperature rises, residents of Boca Raton head to beaches and pools looking to beat the heat. But for patients with varicose veins, summer is often a double-edged sword. As you join friends and family by the water, the symptoms associated with varicose veins can worsen. What is it […]
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 […]