According to the American Heart Association, approximately 22 million women and 11 million men in the United States suffer from these unsightly and painful veins. Varicose veins can also cause skin itching, leg cramps, and the potential development of skin ulcers....
While vein treatments can be performed throughout the year, many patients opt to have treatment during the winter months. Treating your varicose or spider veins will not only alleviate painful symptoms, such as cramping and fatigue, but will ensure that come...
As the winter holidays approach, it is important to keep your leg health top of mind. Promoting good blood circulation is essential to maintaining your overall health and wellbeing. Poor circulation can result in some troublesome issues, such as leg pain, varicose...
Pregnancy can bring about countless changes to a woman’s body, with one of the most common being varicose veins. According to the American College of Phlebology, up to 50 percent of American women have varicose veins and 10-25 percent of women develop them during...
Approximately 50-55 percent of women and 40-45 percent of men suffer from venous disorders, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Women’s Health. Despite the prevalence of venous disorder, there are a lot of myths about the condition....
Chronic wounds and ulcers can be more than just painful and annoying — they also can be life-threatening. Many patients end up in a significant amount of pain, which prohibits them from living a normal, healthy lifestyle. In their attempt to heal, patients often turn...
