Do Blood Clots Go Away on Their Own?
Minor blood clotting, natural blood coagulation, is part of healing from bruises cuts. These clots are typically broken down by the body and go away on their own, once your injury has healed, but never take chances. Blood clots can be very dangerous if they go undiscovered and untreated. That’s why it’s important to err on the side […]
What health problems can varicose veins cause?
Almost everyone knows someone diagnosed with varicose veins. For many patients, these abnormal blood vessels are primarily a cosmetic concern. Sometimes, however, they can cause a number of significant complications or medical concerns. Understanding more about these unwanted veins and the health problems associated with them is helpful to patients considering treatment. Varicose Vein Overview A […]
What are the Causes of Facial Veins?
Facial veins are quite common, and many of us have them. They can be purple, red, or even blue appearing on the nose, cheeks, and chin. They are essentially broken capillaries under the skin. Spider veins on the face can form in a web-like pattern, known as telangiectasias. This results from broken blood vessels and presents with […]
Can Exercise Help Venous Insufficiency?
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a common vein condition that causes poor blood flow. CVI affects up to 20 percent of adults, according to the Vascular Disease Foundation. Fortunately, exercise is an effective vein treatment that can help patients overcome venous insufficiency and other vein problems. Veins are part of the circulatory system. Arteries carry blood from the heart […]