What is sclerotherapy treatment for veins? Sclerotherapy treatment for veins is a technique used by physicians and nurses to eradicate varicose and spider veins. Sclerotherapy treatment is inserting a needle inside an unwanted vein, then injecting a medication (called a sclerosant) into the vein. The sclerosant causes irritation and spasm of the vein, which results in… Read More »
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Posted on: Aug 28 2019
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By: editor
What is Causing This Ulcer on My Leg? Leg ulcers are an unfortunate complication of several medical conditions and can be a source of concern and morbidity for many patients. Approximately 80% of leg ulcers are venous ulcers, and is the most common type of ulcers that affect individuals. Venous ulcers, also called venous stasis… Read More »
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Posted on: May 31 2018
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By: editor
Why Did My Varicose Veins Come Back? “I had my varicose veins treated years ago, and now they are back! I thought they were fixed!” I have heard this statement often enough in clinic. Maybe you are echoing those same thoughts. Wondering why your legs hurt again months, or maybe years after having treatments. Was… Read More »
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Posted on: Aug 11 2017
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By: editor
Help! My spider veins came back after they were treated! You decided to work up the nerve to do something about the spider veins on your legs. You went to get treatment, and you have a solution injected into your spider veins. In the office you see them seemingly disappear before your eyes. “This is… Read More »
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Posted on: Jul 28 2017
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By: editor
Compression Hose: Not Your Grandmother’s Stockings Anymore! (And Why You Should Be Wearing Them) Compression hose. Do those words bring to mind those tan, extremely tight stockings that your grandmother wore? If so, fear not! A new age of compression hose has arrived! First, let’s start off by talking about compression therapy and why… Read More »
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Posted on: Jun 21 2017
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By: editor
6 Things You Can Do to Help with Your Varicose Veins: Varicose vein disease affects more than 25 million Americans and can be a significant cause of uncomfortable and painful leg symptoms. Many of these symptoms, such as leg aching and heaviness, are what motivate people to seek treatment in the first place. While medical… Read More »
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Posted on: Sep 9 2016
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By: editor
Common Myths and Misconceptions about Varicose Veins – There are a lot of myths and misconceptions when it comes to varicose veins. Here are some of the more frequent misconceptions surrounding the mystery of varicose vein disease. They are just cosmetic – Contrary to popular belief, varicose veins are not just cosmetic. If left untreated, varicose veins… Read More »
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Posted on: Jul 22 2016
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By: editor