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 […]
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 […]