Learn the warning signs and why a proper diagnosis of varicose vein disease is so important. Do you get cramps in your legs overnight or have restless legs? Are your legs often itchy for no apparent reason? The cause of your discomfort may have been misdiagnosed as neuropathy or another cause when the actual cause […]
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Did you know knee replacement surgery or treatment of other orthopedic injuries can significantly affect vein health? Or that sometimes, varicose vein problems can be the actual cause of knee pain? Here’s information about orthopedic surgery and varicose veins—what you need to know. CVI, Varicose Veins, DVT, and Orthopedic Surgery First, a few definitions […]
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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 commonly notice on their body are: Spider veins Reticular veins Varicose […]
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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 symptoms and support better vein health in the future. It […]
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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.
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Many people with varicose veins wonder if genetics played a role in their development—or if it destines them to get varicose veins if a parent has them. Is the answer all in your genes? And if it’s true that genetics plays a role in varicose veins, is there anything you can do to help? To […]
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