Are varicose veins always visible?
Most people don’t even think about varicose veins until they make their appearance. Once they see the ropy, unsightly bulges in their legs, they realize they have the condition. They blissfully believe that they have nothing to worry about unless they see the actual evidence. Basically, it’s out of sight, out of mind, but that is where […]
Will blood clots go away on their own?
When you get a cut, it tears or breaks tiny blood vessels within that tissue, causing you to bleed. The amount that you bleed depends on the location and severity of the cut, but in most people, after several minutes the blood will stop flowing and clot. This is because platelets in the blood cause […]
How to make facial veins less visible
The face is often the first thing a person notices when meeting someone new. When blue or reddish facial veins begin to appear, they can alter a person’s appearance and undermine self-confidence. Fortunately, vascular surgeons are able to offer facial vein patients a number of options to eliminate these abnormal blood vessels. What Are Facial Spider Veins? […]
Can Vein Problems Cause Knee Pain?
If you are like the other millions of people with vein problems, you might already know that poor vein health can cause aches and pains. This is especially true for people with varicose veins in their lower legs. You might also have knee pain and wonder if your vein problems are causing your knee pain. As […]