Varicose Veins Treatment

Understanding VNUS Closure

Alexis — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:32:57 +0000

VNUS closure is a procedure used to alleviate the pain and swelling associated with varicose veins. These veins are more than just unsightly; they cause problems for more than 25 million people just in America alone. While there are various treatments for the condition, this procedure has been performed on more than half a million [...]

What Causes Spider Veins on Legs and How to Prevent Them

Alexis — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:25:47 +0000

Similar to varicose veins, spider veins on legs are often caused by the backup of blood in the veins. Sometimes, when the tiny valves, which are located in the leg veins become weak, instead of all of the blood traveling towards the heart, the blood may slip backward into the veins, causing what is known [...]

Endovenous Laser Treatment

Alexis — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 21:46:41 +0000

Endovenous laser treatment was first used in 1979 and has become one of the most popular forms of treating varicose veins and thousands of people have been treated with endovenous lasers since then. The treatment is performed under general anesthesia and has shown great results. Lasers are used to deliver the light energy to the [...]

Laser Treatment for Spider Veins

Alexis — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 21:38:55 +0000

Thousands of men and women around the world suffer from spider veins on their legs or faces. Spider veins are those tiny little red or purple looking veins that appear on faces and upper thighs and are always asymptomatic and are only a cosmetic concern. The best treatments for spider veins are using lasers. Laser [...]

Varicose Veins Surgery

Alexis — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 21:29:35 +0000

If you are suffering from varicose veins, your doctor may have suggested having varicose veins surgery to remove them. Knowing what types of surgical treatments are available will give you a better idea on if this option is for you, and what you can expect. Varicose veins usually affect the lower legs and sometimes as [...]

Thread Vein Removal

Alexis — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:28:49 +0000

Do you suffer from thread veins or spider veins on your cheeks, nose or legs? These tiny little veins, normally invisible, can expand and become visible through the skin. They can be caused by too much sun exposure over the years, pregnancy, estrogen treatment, or may be inherited. They can also be a sign of [...]

All About Veins in Legs

Alexis — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:06:29 +0000

Superficial veins, deep veins and communicating veins are the three types of veins located throughout your legs. These venous systems all work together to carry blood back to the heart. Superficial veins, which are closest to the skin and are the veins easily seen, carry ten to fifteen percent of the blood back to your [...]

Deep Vein Thrombosis Symptoms

Alexis — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:19:59 +0000

Deep vein thrombosis can arise when a blood clot becomes developed in one of your veins. The most common areas affected are the veins in legs and can easily cause severe problems such as pulmonary embolisms. Although blood clots are usually small and are easily broken down by your body, occasionally a larger clot will [...]

Varicose Vein Herbal Supplements ~ Varicose Vein Cream and Oil

Alexis — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:20:15 +0000

Although varicose veins are not harmful to a person’s overall health, there are numerous medical treatments to get rid of them. There are injections with needles as well as laser therapy that must be applied to each and every vein. For those that want a more natural way to rid themselves of unsightly varicose and [...]

Compression Stockings for Varicose Veins

Alexis — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:01:04 +0000

// Varicose veins can be ugly to look at and even painful to some people. However, they do not signal a medical problem of any sort. Most people will opt to have injections or laser treatments if they become too much to handle. Another alternative is to wear compression stockings for varicose veins. Wearing these [...]

Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins

Alexis — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:49:21 +0000

// Varicose veins are a result of faulty, weakened veins. Blood veins are supposed to bring blood to the heart, but when the valve of the vein fails, the blood doesn’t travel like it is supposed to, causing pooling of the blood. When the blood pools, pressure builds in the vein, causing it to become [...]

Phlebitis Surgery

Alexis — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:32:37 +0000

// Phlebitis is a blood clot that sometimes develops in a blood vein that is very close to the skin’s surface. These clots are sometimes called superficial thrombophlebitis or superficial venous thrombosis. Although they seldom cause life threatening issues, phlebitis may be painful and need treatment. Depending on the pain level and determination of complications, [...]

Phlebitis Symptoms

Alexis — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:24:22 +0000

// Phlebitis is a condition that causes inflammation of one or several veins. The condition can occur in deep veins (also known as deep vein thrombophlebitis) or in surface veins (known as superficial phlebitis). Phlebitis usually affects the larger veins in legs, but can also occur in the arms as well. Phlebitis can have many [...]

About Phlebitis

Alexis — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:35:20 +0000

// Phlebitis, or the inflammation of a vein, is a condition that normally occurs in the superficial or surface veins in the legs and/or arms. Sometimes phlebitis can occur in the deeper veins, this condition is known as deep vein thrombophlebitis. A physician can diagnose phlebitis with a simple examination and an ultrasound of the [...]