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Restless Leg Syndrome & Venous Insufficiency
Patients with varicose veins often report a feeling of restless legs, especially at night when in bed. In our study, about 30% of patients with varicose veins complained of restless legs. Restless legs syndrome [...]
Flying after vein treatment
Patients traveling and flying from different states or countries to seek treatment at La Jolla Vein & Vascular can return to the air within 24-hours after the procedure (although it’s understandable if the stay [...]
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 [...]
Skin Darkening and Varicose Veins
Untreated varicose veins and underlying venous insufficiency can cause changes in the skin, including skin darkening. We call this skin hyperpigmentation. This usually occurs in the inner ankle and can worsen to involve the lower portion [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
