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Varicose Veins and Heat: A Lethal Combination

by Admin | Mar 2, 2020

Are your varicose veins getting worse? Many factors such as obesity and hormonal treatment can aggravate these bulging and twisted veins. You must have guessed from the title that heat is one of the factors that can cause menace. But do you know why? Let’s understand...

Dr. Ramon Castro is ABVLM-Certified

by Admin | Jan 15, 2020

We at the Chicago Vein Care Center are proud that our very own Dr. Ramon Castro is a certified phlebologist by the American Board for Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM) as of 2014. Being ABVLM-certified is quite the accomplishment and a big milestone for the doctor...

Does Massaging Varicose Veins Help?

by Admin | Dec 1, 2019

Wondering whether massaging varicose veins help? Simple answer: no - but it gets more complicated than that. While massage may help to get rid of some complications associated with varicose veins, such as pain and swelling, it doesn’t solve actually the problem. Want...

5 Things You Need to Know About Varicose Veins

by Admin | Nov 1, 2019

More than 23% of adults have varicose veins. Many do not consider this to be a serious medical condition. While some varicose veins are, others can also signal the presence of something potentially harmful, or even fatal. Read below to find out more about why varicose...

Here’s What Happens When You Leave Varicose Veins Untreated

by Admin | Oct 31, 2019

Varicose veins appear when veins are damaged, leaving the blood to pool around the area. This causes the appearance of unsightly bulging veins that are visible from outside the skin. While this may be the case, many still view varicose veins as merely a cosmetic issue...

Does Diabetes Cause Varicose Veins?

by Admin | Apr 15, 2019

All the veins in our bodies are responsible for carrying blood back to the heart. However, as humans age, these veins tend to decrease in their functionality and they no longer control blood flow as they should. This is especially prominent in the veins on our legs,...

Ways to Improve Blood Circulation in the Veins

by Admin | Apr 5, 2019

There are many treatment options for chronic venous insufficiency. Some required surgery in the past, but advances in medical technology have made it possible to treat vein conditions using minimally invasive methods that don’t require surgery. But to paraphrase the...

The Causes of Skin Discoloration On Ankles (Brown Skin)

by Admin | Mar 22, 2019

Discoloration in the legs is not something that commonly occurs, especially in the absence of injury. That is why it should be considered a red flag for something more serious and should be taken seriously. What Causes Discoloration in the Legs? There are several...

What can I do to make my varicose veins disappear?

by Admin | Sep 5, 2018

Varicose veins are not usually a prelude to health complications. However, when a person has varicose veins, it should be something to look at by your doctor before the veins become bigger. Most of the time, your doctors will let you undergo an ultrasound to monitor...

Varicose Veins – Causes and Treatments

by Admin | Aug 13, 2018

As we age, it is bad enough that we have to deal with wrinkles, fine lines, stretch marks and even excess weight. Then, there’s also varicose veins. In most cases, we often see varicose veins as a problem that is frequent in women. However, even men can get those...

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