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 […]
What can be done for spider veins?
Spider veins are very common, affecting millions of people all across the United States. If you have spider veins, you may feel embarrassed of your appearance, and you may also experience uncomfortable symptoms. Fortunately, effective spider vein treatment is available. What Are Spider Veins? Spider veins are abnormal veins that can appear on the legs, […]
What Exercise Is Good for Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins affect millions of men and women in the U.S., causing symptoms like painful cramps, leg fatigue, and itching, not to mention their ugly appearance. Anyone can wind up developing varicose veins, but studies show they become a lot more common as we get older. They’re also more common among people who have a […]
Keep Your Veins Healthy With These Few Tips
Spider veins and varicose veins may not be pretty, but they also may cause you discomfort. Some people experience aching, heavy and painful legs, while other have swelling, throbbing, burning and itching in their legs. Supporting Vein Health While there is no sure-fire way to definitely preventing vein problems from occurring, particularly if you are […]
Can spider veins be dangerous?
Spider veins are narrow vein discolorations on the surface of the skin, which have a weblike pattern. They may appear anywhere on the body, but most often on the thighs, calves or face. Spider veins develop when small groups of blood vessels near the surface of the skin become dilated. Poor circulation in the body […]
Varicose Vein Treatment Can Eliminate Unsightly Lumps
Having varicose veins can be a dual problem. First, individuals often experience a heavy feeling in the legs, discomfort at the vein site, and may even develop ulcers that break through the skin. In addition to the physical discomfort, many people also develop large, twisted lumps on the skin surface where the vein has raised […]
Genetic Factors Contribute to Varicose Vein Problems
Varicose Vein Problems Often Run in Families Varicose veins are a common problem in adults and may begin fairly early in life. These raised cords in the thighs and calves that often have a bluish or purple color can cause embarrassment and may sometimes cause aching or pressure in the legs. The discomfort can become […]
Can Varicose Veins Cause Cramps?
Have you noticed an increase in the number of leg cramps you are experiencing? Does it seem like nothing you do relieves your leg cramps and they keep coming back? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to consider varicose veins may be causing your leg cramps. What is the […]