by Ramon Castro | Jul 24, 2017 | Blog
You probably remember from grade school biology classes that veins are the part of the circulatory system that carry blood back toward the heart. They work with other blood vessels such as arteries and capillaries to circulate oxygen and other nutrients throughout the...
by Ramon Castro | Jun 21, 2017 | Blog
Varicose veins are much more than just unsightly. Many people suffer from pain and other side effects from these abnormal leg veins. The good news is you don’t have to live with painful varicose veins or any other bothersome vein disease symptoms. Varicose vein...
by Ramon Castro | May 7, 2017 | Blog
Although we talk about them together much of the time, varicose veins and spider veins have some differences. Whereas varicose veins present as large and ropelike mostly on the legs and ankles, spider veins tend to be smaller veins and capillaries close to the skin...
by Ramon Castro | Feb 11, 2017 | News
Not all patients with varicose veins suffer from swollen legs & ankles, but those that do know the heaviness and aching that frequently accompany them. Elevating legs often brings temporary relief, but symptoms often come back as soon as their feet hit the ground....
by Ramon Castro | Dec 24, 2016 | News
At Chicago Vein Care Center, we realize that many patients with varicose veins are worried about pain and discomfort from their procedure. This is why Dr. Ramon Castro and our medical team choose to perform minimally invasive treatment options that are practically...