Radiofrequency Ablation for Varicose Veins
Varicose veins affect millions of Americans, and there are many treatment options promising relief from this condition. If you have varicose veins, you might have heard of radiofrequency ablation. Radiofrequency ablation has existed for a long time – since 1931 – and over time, it has become a top treatment option for varicose veins. It […]
12 Home Remedies for Varicose Veins
Varicose veins cause discomfort and concern for many people. For some, they are an eyesore, but many patients experience pain, and they could be a sign of other vein problems down the road. These twisted, swollen veins, often blue or purple, are more common than you might think: they affect about 25-40% of adults in […]
5 Hidden Dangers of Varicose Veins
Venous insufficiency is the medical term for vein disease. It can lead to many outcomes, one of the most common being varicose veins. Varicose veins are bulging veins, usually blue or purple in appearance, caused by poorly functioning veins. The valves, or vein walls, have lost their elasticity(1). These veins then struggle to pump blood […]
Should You Get a Cosmetic Treatment or Wait a Little Longer?
Facial Redness, Spider Veins and Professional Advice Put off treatment until a post-COVID-19 period? Or seek treatment now? It’s a question that many people with varicose veins and spider veins are likely asking themselves. Such treatment may not necessarily be medically necessary, but it is often desired. So do you wait or schedule a consult […]
Treat Your Spider Veins with Vein & Vascular in New Jersey
How Sclerotherapy Works Sclerotherapy is a medical procedure that involves injecting a specific type of solution directly into the affected veins in question. That solution then causes the veins to scar, which forces blood in a patient’s body to reroute through other, healthier veins. Once that scarred vein has a chance to collapse, it is […]
Removing Your Varicose Veins At Home, Is It Possible?
Nobody Likes Varicose Veins, Here’s How to Get Rid of Them Whether you want to improve your appearance, manage any discomfort or just get to the bottom of any underlying issues, it’s important to know that there are options for treating varicose veins. However, it’s just as important to note that none of these options […]
Worried You Have Deep Vein Thrombosis?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot develops in a vein. It can occur anywhere in the body but is most common in the thigh or calf. These are dangerous blood clots if left untreated. They can cause a pulmonary embolism, a condition in which a portion of the blood […]
Deep Vein Thrombosis is a Serious Condition
Deep vein thrombosis is a serious medical condition that often goes undiagnosed. Many people do not know they have this issue until complications develop that put their lives at risk. The team at the Vein & Vascular Institute wants you to know more about this serious condition, so you can protect your health. What Is […]
Do Varicose Veins Get Worse During Winter Time?
How to Help Your Varicose Veins through Winter Too much sunlight and high temperatures can cause issues for those with varicose veins in the summertime, but what about the winter months? The fact is that the winter months can be a problem for your venous insufficiency as well. Here’s a closer look at why that […]