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Is it Varicose Veins or Spider Veins?

Varicose and spider veins develop gradually and progressively. They are unsightly and are often a source of considerable discomfort. Both varicose and spider can cause symptoms. Symptoms often become worse during the menstrual cycle and pregnancy for women. 

The symptoms of varicose veins can include:

  • Aching, tenderness
  • Heaviness, […]
Is it Varicose Veins or Spider Veins?2022-08-17T15:43:09-07:00

Varicose veins or muscle hernia?

A muscle hernia of the legs is frequently confused with varicose veins. Patients may present with bulging along the outer part of the shin, that looks like a varicose vein. It may or may not be painful. It goes away with flexing the foot (pointing your toes to your head).  But, to experienced […]

Varicose veins or muscle hernia?2022-07-20T16:14:11-07:00

The most important things you need to know about sclerotherapy

By using sclerotherapy to remove spider and varicose veins, we’re able to minimize patient discomfort. At the injection site, patients might feel a slight burning sensation for only a few seconds. To maximize patient comfort, we use a sclerosant that was developed as a local anesthetic. To modernize the patient experience, we want […]

The most important things you need to know about sclerotherapy2022-07-20T15:48:23-07:00

What you need to know about vein valves

In the circulatory system, the vein valves carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart. The leg veins carry blood toward the heart, against gravity. Therefore, the leg veins have one-way valves to prevent backflow of blood. When the valves do not function properly, they allow blood to flow backward, causing the pooling of […]

What you need to know about vein valves2022-07-20T15:40:53-07:00

What you need to know about varicose veins and pregnancy

It’s important to know about your vein health during pregnancy.

It’s estimated that 70% to 80% of pregnant women develop varicose veins during the first trimester. Pregnancy causes an increase in blood volume; however, it’s the hormonal changes that cause the veins to enlarge. Elevated levels of progesterone, which the body […]

What you need to know about varicose veins and pregnancy2022-12-13T13:19:49-08:00

Signs of Venous Disease

Signs of Chronic Venous Insufficiency & Venous Disease

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is an inflammatory condition caused by long standing, untreated venous reflux disease which can cause very unique signs and symptoms.  Commonly, venous reflux disease causes a collection of symptoms such as leg swelling, heaviness, fatigue and varicose veins. But, over […]

Signs of Venous Disease2022-07-20T15:06:13-07:00

Vein Disease Prevention

What is chronic venous insufficiency and how can you understand it for vein disease prevention?

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is an inflammatory condition caused by long standing, untreated venous reflux disease.  Commonly, venous reflux disease causes a collection of symptoms such as leg swelling, heaviness, fatigue and varicose veins. But, over time, […]

Vein Disease Prevention2022-12-13T13:16:18-08:00

Results of non surgical vein treatment

At La Jolla Vein and Vascular, we treat venous reflux disease which includes varicose veins. Venous reflux disease is also known as venous stasis, venous insufficiency or venous incompetence. Venous reflux disease refers to ‘leaky valves’ in the veins of the legs. Reflux may occur in the deep and/or superficial leg veins. The […]

Results of non surgical vein treatment2022-07-20T14:37:06-07:00

Blood Clotting & Vein Health

When blood moves too slowly in your veins, it can cause a clump of blood cells (a blood clot or Thrombus). Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot forms in the deep vein located in the leg, thigh, or pelvis. While Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is common in […]

Blood Clotting & Vein Health2022-12-13T13:24:38-08:00
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