What are the Warning Signs of Deep Vein Thrombosis?
Deep vein thrombosis can be serious and must be treated quickly. For this reason, it is important to know the warning signs of this condition so you can protect your vein health and get the treatment you need. What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis? Deep vein thrombosis is a worrisome condition develops when a blood clot […]
How to Get Rid of Facial Veins
The thin spidery red or blue veins that are visible on your face may not affect your health, but they can have a lasting effect on your self-esteem. Visible facial veins can make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. Luckily, visible spider veins on the face are relatively easy to treat. Treatment Options Available for Visible Facial […]
What Causes Blue Chest or Breast Veins to Appear?
Dark, visible veins are often thought to appear on the legs, arms, and face, but they can also occur on the chest or breast area. Learn more about what may cause visible breast veins and what can be done to reduce their appearance. The Main Cause of Visible Blue Breast Veins Visible blue veins that develop on […]
Dos and Don’ts for Healthy Veins
Vein health is important to your overall health. Veins are part of the circulatory system; arteries deliver oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood to the cells of your body while veins carry away carbon dioxide and other toxins. Gravity helps arteries move blood downward from the heart, while veins must fight gravity to bring blood back up […]
Can Reticular Veins Cause Pain?
If you have vein problems, you may very well hear terms such as varicose veins, reticular veins, and spider veins, as well as telangiectasias. The terminology can be confusing, but the reality of the situation is that these names refer to very similar conditions. Here’s more information, courtesy of Dr. Charles Dietzek of the Vein and Vascular Institute of […]
What Vitamins are Good for Your Veins?
Healthy eating habits can help prevent a lot of medical problems, including problems that affect your vascular system. If you have varicose veins or spider veins – or if you’re at risk for developing vein problems – you can optimize your vein health by making sure your diet is chock full of these important vitamins: 5 Vitamins and Minerals for […]
DVT vs Leg Cramp: What’s the Difference?
Leg cramps can occur for lots of reasons – overexertion or repetitive use, pulled or strained muscles, dehydration, for instance, all of which are relatively benign and easily treated. But sometimes, that aching pain can be a sign of one of the most serious vein problems – DVT or deep vein thrombosis. When it comes to leg […]
How Long Does it Take to Recover from Varicose Vein Surgery?
About one out of every five adults in the U.S. has varicose veins, according to the National Library of Medicine, and far more have spider veins, those tiny, purplish-red veins that look like wispy spider webs when they form in clusters. For some people, these diseased veins cause few symptoms beyond their unattractive appearance, while others […]
Deep Vein Thrombosis Health and Safety
Vein problems can range from the superficial, such as small red spider veins on the surface of the legs, to more serious issues, such as deep vein thrombosis. You can take an active approach to ensuring your vein health with a few changes of habit. Vein & Vascular Institute can help with a number of treatments for vein problems […]