Are varicose veins associated with heart problems?
Varicose veins are not associated with heart disease and do not indicate a problem with the heart. With varicose veins and venous insufficiency, the vein valves are weak and leaky. But, only the valves in the leg veins are affected. These valves are different than heart valves. Additionally, heart disease
A point mutation (G20210A) in the Factor II (prothrombin) gene is the second most common cause of inherited blood clots and accounts for 20% of the inherited blood clotting disorders. The incidence of this mutation in the Caucasian population is 1-2% and in African Americans it is 0.1%. Carriers of this mutation have an increased […]
It is impossible to prevent an inherited tendency toward having varicose veins, but it is certainly possible to take measures that will help. Remember that varicose veins are veins that have been stretched so often that they have become chronically dilated. The trick is to limit the opportunity to distend the veins.
1. Wear compression stockings
2. […]
Varicose veins and venous insufficiency are neglected causes for restless leg syndrome. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by throbbing, pulling, creeping, or other unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable, and sometimes overwhelming, urge to move them. Symptoms occur primarily at […]
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In today’s issue of the Union Tribune San Diego, September 9, 2014, journalist Erinn Hutkin highlights the advances in varicose vein treatments in her article in the Health Section, titled, ‘New Procedure For Treating Varicose Veins Less Invasive.
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The article discuss the advances in varicose […]
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Varicose veins, of any size can be successfully removed without surgery. There are a number of non-invasive treatment options to remove them without surgery. See more before and after pictures of La Jolla Vein Care treatments, on the ‘results’ page.
Varicose veins, which are the bulging, […]
Untreated varicose veins and underlying venous insufficiency can cause changes in the skin, including darkening of the skin. We call this skin hyperpigmentation. This usually occurs in the inner ankle and can worsen to involve the lower portion of the leg as […]
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