NJVVC Blog
Latest News and Information from The New Jersey Vein and Vascular Center
Traveler’s Thrombosis – Red Blotches on Ankles or Calves
Traveler's thrombosis, also known as economy class syndrome or deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is a medical condition that can occur when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg, after prolonged periods of sitting, such as during air travel or car rides....
Why Are My Feet Always Cold?
Arteries and Veins - How they play a role Patients often come to the office complaining of cold feet as a result of varicose vein disease. Unfortunately, varicose vein disease not only doesn't present with cold feet, but often can represent a more serious diagnosis....
Spider Veins vs. Reticular Veins … what’s the Difference?
Most people know the difference between spider veins and varicose veins. But what about spider veins vs. reticular veins? What’s the difference? Veins are the structures that bring blood up from your legs and back to your heart. Three major vein issues that people...
Will Medicare Cover Varicose Vein Treatment?
Varicose veins are the larger, often bulging and twisting veins you often see on legs. They can be very painful or simply annoying. If you're wondering, will Medicare cover your varicose vein treatment, this blog post contains information you need to know. What...
Diet and Varicose Veins – What’s the Connection?
There’s an old saying, “You are what you eat.” This is particularly true for vein health. If you have been wondering about diet and varicose veins, you’ll be interested to learn what’s the connection. While a great diet can’t remove varicose veins, it can lessen...
Varicose Veins in Men—What You Should Know
Don’t think that varicose veins are just a woman’s problem. They’re a guy thing too. When it comes to varicose veins in men—here’s what you should know.
Can Spider Veins Come Back After Treatment?
You’ve seen them before. And now you’re seeing them again! Those pesky, unattractive spider veins. Perhaps you originally had them around your ankles or on your thighs and you sought treatment. Now they seem to have reappeared, and you’re asking, can spider veins come...
