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Nutritional tips for varicose veins

Varicose veins are bulging, purplish-colored veins that occur when the one-way valves, which are responsible for regulating the constant flow of blood, become weak, especially in the lower limbs. Although many consider them a simple aesthetic problem, they can be a sign of circulation disorders, fluid retention, and inflammatory diseases. Fortunately, this condition can be […]

Nutritional tips for varicose veins2020-09-18T19:02:32-07:00

Venous Reflux is a Progressive Condition, Worsens Over Time

6 Chronic Venous Insufficiency Stages

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. Venous reflux may occur in the deep and/or superficial leg veins. The deep veins are those within the muscle; […]

Venous Reflux is a Progressive Condition, Worsens Over Time2025-09-04T12:26:35-07:00

We’re Open: Extended hours, Curb-side check-in, & Virtual Visits

We’re Open

Resuming In-office Services

La Jolla Vein Care has been actively monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our patient care and office protocols.  Our highest priority is to continue providing the highest standard in vein care in a safe environment for our patients and staff.  We have created and implemented a strategic plan using […]

We’re Open: Extended hours, Curb-side check-in, & Virtual Visits2020-09-18T19:08:55-07:00

How to make compression stocking application a cinch!

Stocking Troubles? Tips, tricks, and an easy guide to living in harmony with compression stockings
Applying stockings with ease:
  1. Turn your stocking completely inside out
  2. Locate the smaller foot hole of the stocking and tuck the foot in until you reach the heel
  3. Place your thumbs on either side of the tucked […]
How to make compression stocking application a cinch!2022-01-04T04:40:52-08:00

Potential Link Between Blood Clots and Coronavirus 

Blood Clots in Patients with SARS-CoV-2

Many physicians treating patients with SARS-CoV-2 have noticed an increased incidence of blood clots, including deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism.  Studies at this point are lacking but there is a hypothesis that this infection affects coagulation. For this reason, the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis has recommended […]

Potential Link Between Blood Clots and Coronavirus 2020-08-19T01:19:16-07:00

Varicose Veins are Inherited

This picture shows the strong correlation between genetics and varicose veins.

One of the strongest risk factors for varicose veins is a family history. We often see mothers and their daughters, fathers and sons, siblings, and some times the entire family for similar varicose vein issues. This picture demonstrates a mother and her daughter with ironically […]

Varicose Veins are Inherited2020-08-19T01:12:15-07:00
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