You may be surprised to learn that as many as 45 percent of all men experience varicose veins at some point in their lives. The number one cause of varicose veins in men, as in women, is family history. Lifestyle … Continue reading
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Varicose Veins and Pregnancy
The joy of pregnancy probably doesn’t include varicose veins for most women. VARICOSE VEINS AND PREGNANCY: Varicose veins occur during pregnancy for many reasons but heredity is a major contributing factor. Other factors are rising hormone levels during pregnancy, which cause … Continue reading
Leg Pain Stopped Your Dancing?
Have you stopped enjoying dancing or other physical activities because of leg pain? Do you have aching, painful or restless legs, heaviness, swollen ankles or muscle cramping? If so, you might have varicose veins. More than half of all women … Continue reading
Restless Leg Syndrome – Could it be Varicose Veins?
Are you kept awake at night with the irresistible urge to move your legs; a “creeping” feeling in the legs? Do you have persistent leg movement during sleep; or tingling, burning, aching or numbness of the legs? This is known … Continue reading
Travel and Deep Vein Thrombosis
Spring & Summer Travel Can Increase Your Risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is the formation of a blood clot inside a vein deep in the body, especially in the leg, and can be a complication … Continue reading
Sclerotherapy can get your Legs Summer Ready!
Summer fashions will soon be on the racks in the stores and that turns our attention to our legs and spider veins. Spider veins are dilated blood vessels that form just under the skin and result in red, blue or … Continue reading
Compression Stockings Can Relieve Tired, Aching Legs and Swollen Ankles
Prescription strength compression stockings help improve blood circulation and force fluid out of swollen legs and ankles. These stockings apply external pressure to the leg to reduce venous pressure within the limb. The pressure applied is greatest at the ankle … Continue reading
Office Now Closed for Weather – Feb. 17, 2014
Our office will be closed for the rest of the day due to the Weather. Please stay safe and warm!
What Every Women Should Know About Varicose Veins
If you have aching, painful or restless legs, heaviness, swollen ankles or muscle cramping, you may have varicose veins. More than 50 percent of women suffer from varicose vein disease in their lifetime. While many women experience pain and discomfort, … Continue reading
Fitness Connexion Open House – 16 Day Free Trial
The VEIN Specialists are pleased to help promote Fitness for Women by inviting you to the Fitness Connexion Open House to be held this week Friday and Saturday in Bloomington. Fitness Connexion – For Women, By Women Time to show the … Continue reading