Varicose Vein Treatment

Chronic venous insufficiency can cause spider veins or varicose veins. Many factors can cause venous insufficiency, including age, gender, heredity, weight, multiple pregnancies, blood clots (DVT), having an occupation that requires prolonged standing or sitting, or inactivity. Regardless of the reason you have varicose veins, Metropolitan Vascular Institute can provide varicose vein treatment. Why Veins Become Varicose […]

Varicose veins affect about 40 percent of United States residents, according to the National Institutes of Health, and the condition is much more than simply a cosmetic problem. These swollen, twisted veins can signal chronic venous insufficiency, a medical condition in which veins struggle to efficiently return blood to the heart. Left untreated, varicose veins can

Reduce The Appearance of Varicose Veins It is okay to not like your varicose veins. It is okay to feel self-conscious about the appearance of dark veins. It is okay to want treatment to reduce the appearance and stinging pain of varicose veins. Before deciding what to do about your skin condition, you should learn

The decision to get sclerotherapy can be lifechanging. After your healthcare provider performs a sclerotherapy procedure, you will notice a marked decrease in the visibility of your varicose veins. Sclerotherapy can boost your confidence for that very reason. You will want to follow a few post-care guidelines after your procedure, so you can enjoy optimal

Although February is the shortest month of the year, it still falls in the middle of winter. Less sunlight and cold temperatures make it less than desirable to go outside. While those with varicose veins may be pleased to have an extra incentive to hide their legs, the frigid weather may worsen the vein health

As the temperature drops, many people seek ways to protect themselves from the elements this winter. While you may not realize it, you must still protect your vein health during the cold weather months. A little-known fact about vein health is that rapidly falling temperatures can affect your circulation. Taking the necessary precautions this winter

If you are suffering from varicose veins, you are not alone! Varicose veins are common, and not usually medically threatening. They can, however, cause discomfort. Fortunately, there are several treatment options available to you. What Are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins occur when the blood pressure in the veins increases. The increased pressure causes the veins

Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the veins have problems sending blood from the legs back to the heart. In a healthy vascular system, the veins that are deeper in the leg work with help from the calf muscles to pump blood up and out of the legs. Venous insufficiency is an indicator that

Varicose veins are the bulging, ropy veins that people associate primarily with their unattractive appearance. There is more to this form of venous insufficiency, though. Varicose veins form because valves in the legs become weak. These valves are essential to the upward movement of blood from the legs back to the heart. Just why some