How To Make Varicose Veins Vanish Without Surgery
Physicians have many options for treating varicose veins. The choice often depends on the severity and cause of the problem. It’s important that patients are carefully evaluated so treatment can be tailored to individual needs.
In some cases, varicose veins may present a primarily cosmetic problem. In others, […]
Venous duplex imaging uses ultrasound waves to create pictures. La Jolla Vein Care utilizes state-of-the-art ultrasound scanners to image the veins beneath the surface of the skin, not visible to the naked eye. Duplex ultrasound imaging can identify if the vein is healthy, or if it is refluxing, or if there are any blood clots […]
The femoral vein is a large blood vessel of the leg that allows deoxygenated blood to travel to the heart and lungs to become oxygenated. It is located deep within the muscles of the thigh beginning just above the knee (at the adductor canal it is the continuation of the popliteal vein) and ends at the […]
Venous malformation of the lateral leg before treatment. Venous malformations appear like abnormally dilated bluish vessels near the surface of the skin. They appear in clusters and look different than typical varicose veins. They often appear during childhood, as opposed to varicose veins.
Venous […]
Ankle swelling related to varicose veins and venous insufficiency may be subtle, leaving indentations from socks.
Swollen Ankles at Night
Thick, swollen ankles are signs that blood or other fluid is congested in the leg and/or leg veins. Over time, damaged vein walls can become even […]
Venous leg ulcers are the result of chronic venous insufficiency and venous hypertension, which causes the skin to break down.
When chronic venous insufficiency reaches its most serious point, ulcers may appear on the lower leg. These open ulcers are the result of […]
Exercise is an important component of good vein health. Exercise empties the veins of the legs and is beneficial to the cardiovascular system. As a result, regular exercise, even a walking routine is beneficial to the leg veins and can help reduce leg symptoms. A new product was developed that keeps you safe during outdoor […]
Over time, leakage of the blood into the area surrounding the veins can cause tissue to die. The resulting pooling of blood in the tissue causes a darkening of the skin. It is at this stage that the skin is actually stained by your own blood. This is also known as […]
Tired, heavy-feeling legs
One of the first signs of vein disease- your legs feeling chronically tired and heavy. This is a clear indication that the return flow of blood from the legs to the heart is impaired. The result is oxygen depletion in your legs and pooling of blood, increasing the pressure in your legs, giving […]
In healthy veins, the valves close after the blood flows towards the heart, preventing backflow.
When veins become dilated, the valves cannot close properly, allowing blood to flow back towards the ankle.
Vein valves play a critical role in helping blood flow through the veins back […]
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