Symptoms of Varicose Veins (And how to Treat Them!)
You probably know you have varicose veins because you see the bulging, twisting lines on the lower leg. But did you know those swollen vessels can be accompanied by a number of symptoms as well? You may not associate your visible veins with your leg fatigue or cramping in the middle of the night. However, those symptoms are often related to varicose veins, which means eliminating the veins may eliminate the symptoms as well.
Complications That Can Arise From Varicose Veins
Identifying and treating varicose veins early on won’t just prevent discomfort — it could also save your life. When left untreated,
Fact or Fiction? 7 Myths About Varicose Veins
Seven common myths about those unsightly veins, debunked. When it comes to varicose veins, there’s a lot of dubious information floating
Home Remedies For Varicose Veins
While home remedies will not cure varicose veins or spider veins, they may help decrease symptoms. It is highly recommended to see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment of venous disease. However, you can try some home remedies to decrease the severity of venous disease as well as reduce some of the discomfort it can cause. Here are some tips from Top10HomeRemedies.com:
Why send patients to a vein group as opposed to a surgical group that does arterial and venous work?
Great question. I’m glad you asked. Many vascular surgical groups do fine work in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral
If my patient only has visible signs of spider veins (according to your CEAP chart) what's the likelihood they may have underlying venous disease?
The Edinburgh Vein Study published in 1999 in the British Medical Journal estimated that over 80% of the total population
Evolution and Varicose Veins: Why Humans Get Varicose Veins
By Robert C. Kiser, DO, MSPH Varicose veins occur when veins become distensible, leading to valve dysfunction and venous insufficiency. In
Varicose Veins: a Zoobiquitous Perspective
by Robert C. Kiser, DO, MSPH As animals, humans are classified as members of the Domain Eukaryota, kingdom Animalia, Phylum Chordata,