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The FAQ about spider veins

by | Jun 8, 2020

What causes spider veins and how do you treat them? What is the difference between a spider vein and a varicose vein? What puts you at risk for being affected? This helpful article from Medical News Today goes into detail about all of these frequently asked questions...

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...

A Chicago Vein Expert Asks: Are Varicose Veins Your Weakest Link?

by Ramon Castro | Jun 6, 2018

Varicose veins may be at the bottom of your list of worries, but to many people they are a huge concern. The saying goes that a chain is only as good as its weakest link, so if unsightly varicose or spider veins are your weakness, it may be time to actually do...

Five Facts from a Chicago Vein Specialist That Will Keep You Up At Night

by Ramon Castro | Apr 5, 2018

You have seen the splotchy spider veins and bluish varicose veins on your legs when you look in the mirror, but you probably don’t think much about them. Sure, they’re ugly, but there’s no need to concern yourself with some little cosmetic problem, right? Although...

The Men’s Guide to Treating Swollen Legs & Ankles, By a Chicago Vein Expert

by Ramon Castro | Mar 28, 2018

Anybody can develop swollen legs and ankles, but men have specific needs when dealing with this issue. Although men and women can both benefit from many of the same methods to reduce swelling in the lower body, there are a few distinctions in the way men should go...

Varicose Veins Can Be Treated Easily, So Don’t Take Any Risks With Your Health!

by Admin | Feb 22, 2018

Did you know that as many as 30% of women in the modern west will suffer from varicose veins? It's true. What you may not know is that in most cases varicose veins are able to be treated, with minimal downtime in your life. The field of varicose vein treatment has...

What Chicago Vascular Doctors Are Saying About Swollen Legs & Ankles

by editor | Oct 25, 2017

Swollen legs and ankles can be caused by many benign reasons such as a sprain or too much dietary sodium. But chronic swelling in the legs and ankles might signal something more severe, such as vein disease. Read on to learn what Chicago vascular doctors have to say...

How to Maintain Vein Health After Vein Removal In Chicago

by editor | Oct 18, 2017

If you have varicose veins or another form of vein disease, your vein care specialist in Chicago probably prescribed a treatment plan for you that may have included multiple sessions. It’s important that you take care of your veins between sessions and after your...

Non-Invasive vs. Minimally Invasive Varicose Vein Treatment in Chicago

by editor | Oct 12, 2017

If your vascular doctor recommends a “non-invasive” varicose vein treatment in Chicago, they are referring a treatment that doesn’t involve surgery or incisions. Non-invasive treatment is done on your outer body and is usually painless. Minimally invasive treatments...