
Recent Articles About Vein Health

What Are the Side Effects of Varicose Vein Surgery?
Current treatments for varicose veins are minimally invasive and proven to reduce the pain and discomfort associated with this unsightly vein disorder. However, there may be side effects to discuss with your vein specialist.

Is There A Link Between Vitamin C Deficiency and Spider Veins
Are you looking to strengthen your veins? Vitamin C won’t cure everything, but it can help your veins in small ways

Is There a Link Between Varicose Veins and Cardiovascular Disease?
Varicose veins and cardiovascular disease both stem from poor circulation. Despite sharing similar symptoms, they are two different health conditions.

Why You Should Keep Your Varicose Vein Appointment
Michael L. Aikens, MD, lead physician at Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) locations in Opelika, AL, and Montgomery, AL, explains the importance of making—and keeping—your appointments to evaluate and treat problem veins.

Everything You Need to Know About Spider Veins
Spider veins are more than a cosmetic issue, they indicate a breakdown in your circulatory system. We discuss everything you need to know when spider veins appear.

What Happens to Varicose Veins After Treatment?
Facts about vein treatment from a board-certified vein physician from Center for Vein Restoration, David Shevitz, MD, ABEM, DABVLM, about some of the misunderstandings—and the realities—of vein treatment.

How Do I Prevent Varicose Veins When I'm Standing All Day?
Is your job giving you varicose veins? Use these tips to help prevent varicose veins when your job has you standing all day.

Do Varicose Veins Hurt to Touch?
In addition to other uncomfortable symptoms, varicose veins can be tender to the touch. But you don’t have to suffer through the pain!