Why You Shouldn't Ignore Spider Veins
Spider veins are more than a cosmetic nuisance — they’re a sign your veins aren’t working properly.
Can CBD Oil Soothe Varicose Vein Symptoms?
CBD oils are all the rage lately, but will they help soothe the symptoms associated with varicose veins?
The Symptoms and Complications of Varicose Veins
Varicose veins aren’t just a cosmetic issue. They can cause debilitating symptoms and complications.
What Causes Ankle and Feet Swelling, What Should I Do?
Dr. Laura Kelsey explains the many possible reasons for swelling of the ankles and feet. These can be divided into two categories: a) sudden onset of swelling caused by a provoking event and b) slow onset swelling without a provoking event.
Swelling & Skin Discoloration of the Leg & Ankle: A Race Against Time
Center for Vein Restoration's Dr. Even Harris outlines the health consequences of swelling and skin discoloration of the lower leg and ankles caused by venous insufficiency.
The Benefits of Compression Therapy, Part 3 of 3
Dr. Schul recommends that compression wearers first ask themselves, “what am I trying to accomplish by using compression?” If it is solely to reduce venous pressure or related swelling, there are many other ways to achieve this.
The Benefits of Compression Therapy, Part 2 of 3
Dr. Schul shares that merely one out of five of his patients report that the stockings purchased from a drug or big-box store gave them the relief they were seeking. That means approximately 80 percent of patients had a negative compression experience when purchased outside of a medical setting.
The Benefits of Compression Therapy, Part 1 of 3
“Compression therapy is a tool used for a variety of lower extremity problems,” says Dr. Schul. He explains that “compression creates a ‘compartment’ in the legs that do not allow the pressure of backward flowing veins to exert tissue effects on the skin.”