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Planning Vein Treatment Before the New Year? Be Wary of Changing Estimates
In September, we explained why getting your vein treatment before the end of the year — and after you’ve hit your deductible — is the right move. Since then, we’ve been thrilled by the number of people coming into our clinic to schedule vein treatment after reaching...
10 Early Signs of Varicose Veins and How to Stop Them In Their Tracks
If you’ve started to notice some new veins on your legs, or if you’re feeling some symptoms with your legs that you just can’t identify, you might suspect that you have varicose veins. While varicose veins are often simply a cosmetic concern, they can cause discomfort...
Insurance Deductibles and Why Now is the Best Time for Vein Treatment
If you’ve been thinking about vein treatment, but are feeling hesitant to actually book a consultation, one of your major sticking points could be the potential cost of such a procedure. If this is true, you’re not alone. According to KFF, one in four adults report...
A Runner’s Guide to Dealing with Varicose Veins
Running is a highly popular way to stay active. Many find the experience enjoyable, and enthusiasts say that it’s great for one’s cardiovascular health, mental clarity, and maintaining a healthy weight. Plus, its versatility means you can do it virtually...
Varicose Veins vs. DVT — What You Need to Know
If you’ve done an internet search for some of the symptoms of varicose veins, you might have come across one abbreviation: DVT, short for deep vein thrombosis. While varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis both impact your veins, they do so in very different...
Can Dieting Fix Varicose Veins? The Truth About Dieting, Exercise and Varicose Veins
When discussing varicose veins, one topic comes up again and again: how much does weight affect varicose veins? Reading online articles about varicose veins, some oft-mentioned pieces of advice are that one should lose weight if they want to prevent varicose vein...
How Pregnancy Causes Varicose Veins — and How to Stop It
Pregnancy brings a host of changes—not all of them welcome. Among the less pleasant physical symptoms are foot and leg pain, cramps, and of course, the appearance of varicose veins. These purplish-blueish spots, which can sometimes be painful, are a common complaint...
Will Flying Aggravate My Varicose Veins? How to Prepare and How to Stop In-Air Vein Pain
Flying with varicose veins can be both challenging and painful. As vein specialists in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, we understand the issues connected with air travel for those affected by varicose veins. In fact, we’ve successfully treated countless patients with vein...
Why Are My Legs Heavy? Varicose Veins and Their Side Effects
If you experience heaviness in your legs, you could be suffering from a common side effect of varicose veins – a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. As vein specialists in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, we consult and treat many patients who describe...
Why Varicose Veins Cause Swelling — and How to Fix It
Varicose veins are not only a cosmetic concern. They’re a health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. These twisted, enlarged veins, most commonly appearing in the legs and feet, can cause discomfort, pain, and swelling — and understanding the reasons...