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What Happens to Untreated Varicose Veins?
While varicose veins can cause pain and discomfort, for some, the main impact of varicose veins on their lives is embarrassment. To these people, varicose veins are simply a blemish, a small detail that they may choose to cover up for their own comfort. However, there...
How to Get Rid of Face Veins – Laser Sclerotherapy & More
Your face is the first thing people see when they look at you. Because of this, blemishes can make a big dent in your self-esteem. While face veins may be embarrassing, there’s a simple answer when it comes to how to get rid of veins on the face: laser sclerotherapy....
What is Cosmetic Spider Vein Treatment?
Spider veins are found in almost 50% of the adult population. With such a large impacted group, it is not surprising that many with spider veins choose to undergo treatment to reduce or remove their appearance on the skin. Here is a basic outline of what spider veins...
What is Ambulatory Phlebectomy?
If you or someone you know has consulted a doctor about vein treatment, they may have recommended a treatment called “Ambulatory Phlebectomy.” Many surgical and non-surgical options exist in the field of vein treatment – we’ve covered several on this blog already,...
My Legs Hurt: Do I Have Vein Disease?
After a long hike or heavy exercise, it’s normal to feel a slight ache in your legs. But if this ache persists for days, or if it comes and goes with little or no exercise setting it off, there is a chance you may be suffering from vein disease. What is Vein...
How To Prevent Varicose Veins
No one likes varicose veins. They can be unsightly, uncomfortable, and, worst of all, potentially painful. But rather than wait for the veins to appear by themselves, there are a few simple methods you can use if you want to stave off their appearance for as long as...
Modern Vein Disease Treatments; One Needle Stick
Physicians over centuries have experimented and studied different approaches to providing relief for patients. The gamut of therapies range from large incisions and physically stripping the veins to injecting salt or sugar water or various chemicals into them. In the...
A Trip to Honduras – My Journey Treating Vein Disease at its Worst
As a practicing physician in the ER (playfully referred to as my "day job", I mean, "night/weekend/holiday job"), I'm used to seeing the ugliest presentations of diseases in the body, when patients are super sick, or in dire need. As odd as...
Restless Leg Syndrome and Vein Disease
Having a good night’s sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health. But if you have difficulty falling asleep or find yourself tossing and turning in bed at night, it might not be due to that second cup of afternoon coffee. You may be one of...
What Is Endovenous Thermal Ablation?
Endovenous Thermal Ablation is a medical procedure in which problematic varicose veins are sealed using heat. This procedure is also known as laser therapy and is used to treat venous disease in the legs. During the procedure, a catheter is used to direct heat to seal...