If you’re tired of living with varicose veins and are ready to seek treatment, you may need to start thinking about how you will pay for the procedure to eradicate your varicose veins. There are multiple options to consider, so review these possible payment options below to determine which is right for your needs and […]
Have questions about varicose vein treatments? We have the answers. This guide will provide you with all of the information you need to understand your varicose veins and get rid of them for good. What Causes Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are caused when blood valves fail and are no longer able to push blood through […]
If you suffer from venous disorder, you may be confused about the terminology used to describe different types of vein issues. You may have heard your condition described as spider veins, varicose veins, or bulging veins, but what do those terms refer to? This guide will help you correctly identify which type of venous disorder […]
If you’ve been on the planet long enough, it’s likely you’ve heard horror stories from women who had their varicose veins treated many years ago. However, while modern advances in medicine have made these horror stories a thing of the past, the stories have lived on to become myths that discourage people from seeking treatment. […]
Varicose veins are bulging, visible veins that appear through skin. They are caused by failed blood valves that inhibit the proper flow of blood through superficial veins. When blood valves fail, blood pools in damaged veins, and those veins appear externally through the skin. Varicose veins do not go away on their own and generally […]
For women who love shoes, learning that high heels can cause or worsen varicose veins is devastating. High heels are a staple in the fashionable woman’s wardrobe, an integral part of shaping legs and making an outfit pop. However, because high heels inhibit the natural movement that assists your circulatory system in moving blood easily […]
We live in a stressful world. While technology, in many ways, has made life easier, it has also created increased stress because having a mobile phone makes you always available. If work needs you, they can call you at any hour of the night—or even on your vacation. That flashing light signaling new work emails is […]
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome is a condition that’s caused by varicose veins in the pelvis around the ovaries and uterus. Women suffering from the condition suffer from severe, chronic pain that is intensified during menstruation and intercourse and is often mistakenly diagnosed as menstrual cramps. The most common cause of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome is pregnancy when […]
The direct cause of varicose and spider veins is failed blood vessels that are unable to move blood properly through superficial veins. When blood vessels cannot move blood out of veins, blood pools in the veins and makes them visible through the skin as varicose or spider veins. And while failed blood vessels may be […]
There are a number of reasons why people forgo getting their varicose veins treated. For one, many people fear treatment because their mothers underwent vein stripping surgery, and they believe that process for treating venous disorder is painful and ineffective. Some women worry about the cost of treatment, and others feel treatment is unnecessary because […]