Do varicose veins increase your risk of DVT?
Do Varicose Veins Increase the Risk of DVT? Vein problems can occur at any time of life. Those large, gnarled, raised purple or blue veins on your legs are called “varicose veins.” Because they can have a detrimental effect on the body’s ability to pump blood efficiently through the body, individuals may develop a more […]
What Are the Best Treatments for Spider Veins in Your Legs?
Having spider veins usually doesn’t hurt, but it may make you self-conscious about the way your legs look and feel. It may also cause some discomfort in more severe cases, and mean that you aren’t sleeping as well as you could at night. Over time, a combination of those things can really get you down. […]
What causes a vein to bulge?
The Kimmel Institute Discusses What Causes A Vein To Bulge Vein problems can develop at any age and can be a cause of embarrassment and discomfort. Individuals may notice bulging veins after certain activities and may become concerned about the health of their veins. Learning about the causes of bulging veins can help to dispel […]
Can your veins burst?
Veins are extremely important. They carry blood from the organs and tissues back to the heart, so it can get more oxygen and move through the arteries back out through the body again. With that in mind, vein health needs to be a priority. That’s especially true if you need varicose vein treatment or you’re […]
Can stress cause blood clots?
The medical community has known for many years that stress is a killer, and current research is providing new clues about the mechanism of stress on the human body. It’s not only obesity and lack of exercise that can cause reductions in blood circulation and damage to blood vessels. Individuals who experience constant stress can […]
Spider Veins: Common Causes and Treatments
Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, though they are smaller in size and are situated closer to the skin’s surface. They likely earned their name to do the fact that they look similar to spider webs, with short, jagged lines situated just underneath the skin’s surface. This type of vein condition can be found on […]
How Do You Know if You Have a Blood Clot in Your Leg?
While relatively common, blood clots in your legs are a serious and sometimes deadly condition. Of the 900,000 Americans who will experience a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) each year, 100,000 will die. That’s why it’s important to seek vein treatment quickly. Just having a DVT in your leg isn’t inherently dangerous. However, the clot could […]
Are varicose veins and spider veins the same?
Almost everybody knows someone who has mentioned a problem with varicose veins or spider veins. All too often, there is confusion about whether these are the same type of abnormal vessels. While both have a great deal in common, understanding their differences is helpful to patients as they consider varicose and spider vein treatment options. […]
Top 5 causes of varicose veins
The Kimmel Institute For Help With Varicose Veins Varicose veins are a common problem that affects millions of individuals. These raised, discolored, unsightly veins can cause chronic discomfort in the legs, as well as embarrassment when wearing dresses, shorts or swimsuits. The Kimmel Institute in Boca Raton, FL offers a variety of treatment options for […]
Is spider vein removal permanent?
Spider veins can be unsightly, but they generally don’t cause a lot of pain or problems. Still, most people who have them would like to get them removed. But they may worry that removal won’t be permanent and that the spider veins will just come back at a later date. In that case, there wouldn’t […]