The holidays are the perfect time to reflect on the year that’s passed and set new intentions for the year. Like many people, you may be looking to improve your health in 2023. And what better way to start the year off than by getting rid of those pesky varicose veins? In this article, we’ll …
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As we age, our veins age with us. In the legs, this can lead to the development of varicose veins, the bulging, unsightly, raised purple and blue veins running atop our calves and thighs. Usually too large to be treated with standard liquid sclerotherapy, Dr. Stevens often removes varicose veins with radiofrequency ablation. But he …
In August’s first blog, we detailed Dr. Stevens being interviewed for a story on varicose veins on MarthaStewart.com. In the article, compression hosiery was discussed as one treatment approach to help prevent and treat varicose veins. Patients often wonder why these leg squeezing socks, sleeves, and hose are used for varicose veins. Let’s get into …
When dealing with varicose veins, you want a specialist with both diagnostic and treatment experience. You want a doctor who’s board certified in cardiovascular diseases, phlebology, and internal medicine. You want a doctor with decades of practice experience. And it doesn’t hurt to have a doctor who is interviewed and quoted for his vascular experience …
Since vein care is half of our name, at Premier Heart and Vein Care we always feel it’s important to educate our patients and potential patients about what’s behind problems with their vascular system. In this month’s first blog, we got into the what’s and how’s of varicose veins. In this second blog, let’s get …
Aging has its pluses: wisdom, experience, seniority, not spending half your income at bars, senior discounts, and a few other things. But it has lots of items on the other side of the ledger, particularly when it comes to the sagging and weakening inherent in older tissues and other body structures. One of those is …
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) lists itchiness among many unpleasant symptoms of varicose veins. This itching often goes hand in hand with other epidermal symptoms that include dry, irritated, discolored, swollen, and/or painful skin. What is Varicose Vein Eczema? Consistent with all the symptoms listed above, varicose vein eczema is a long-term skin condition …
Varicose veins are no fun. Yet, as we begin to age, many of us begin seeing the appearance of those dark, telltale lines that indicate blood is pooling in our legs and around our ankles instead of returning to the heart as it should. While varicose veins are mostly benign, they may be a sign …
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Varicose veins are common during pregnancy, but usually fade after delivery. Follow these tips to manage the discomfort and make your pregnancy as pleasant as possible. Awaiting the birth of a child is often a joyous time. But for 40 percent of pregnant women, it comes with an uncomfortable side effect: varicose veins. Shortly after …
Varicose veins can directly impact your health and quality of life — here’s how to know if you’re at risk. While varicose veins may not pose an immediate risk for some people, they are a serious health concern for thousands of others. In fact, varicose veins may result in painful leg swelling, numbness, skin ulcers …
