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 high up as the thigh. This is caused by a weakness in the vein walls, or with … [Read more...]
Thread Vein Removal
July 1, 2010 By 1 Comment
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 rosacea, which is a skin disorder or can be caused by overuse of steroidal creams. Spider … [Read more...]
All About Veins in Legs
July 1, 2010 By 1 Comment
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 heart. These veins are connected by means of the communicating veins to the … [Read more...]
Deep Vein Thrombosis Symptoms
July 1, 2010 By 1 Comment
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 partially or totally block the flow of blood through the vein and cause symptoms. These … [Read more...]