Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are often a burdensome and troubling condition to suffer from. Many patients experience pain and discomfort in the legs, while others may also feel embarrassment because of the ugly appearance of the condition. Seeking treatment is normal and in many cases encouraged to restore health ... Continue Reading

Varicose veins may form when veins lose their elasticity and the valves fail to work properly. Blood begins to pool, which causes veins to expand. Varicose veins may appear large and bulging and are often a source of great embarrassment for patients suffering from them. Many patients may even make c ... Continue Reading

Varicose veins may be caused by the loss of elasticity in the veins that come with age or may be due to certain factors present during pregnancy. Whatever their cause, treating varicose veins to overcome their various symptoms is often important. Appearance Varicose veins often appear twisting and b ... Continue Reading

Varicose veins may appear as people age or become pregnant. When inefficient valves in the veins allow blood to flow backwards, blood begins to pool, causing the veins to expand. Varicose veins have been associated with several painful symptoms including heaviness and aching in the legs, as well as ... Continue Reading

In herbal and alternative medical practices, horse chestnut is used in varicose veins treatment. It is an herbal remedy procured from the leaves, seeds (conkers) and bark from the Aesculus hippocastanum tree. Fresh or raw horse chestnut should not be consumed, as it can be very toxic. Small doses of Continue Reading

Many people are affected by varicose veins, especially pregnant women and older individuals. They may be very troubling for some patients, as the pain and discomfort often accompanies the embarrassment that many feel as a result of the unappealing appearance of the condition. Preventing Varicose Vei ... Continue Reading

Ambulatory phlebectomy is a simple surgical varicose veins treatment. Varicose veins are enlarged veins which occur most often in the legs. This is due to the pressure that standing and walking can put on the lower body. These may be painful, but generally people simply do not like the appearance of Continue Reading

Compression stockings are among the many non surgical options for varicose veins treatment. Medical hosiery is to be worn at all times and will stimulate the blood circulation, so that the blood won’t accumulate in the veins and result in swelling of the veins. Types of Compression Stockings There Continue Reading

CHIVA is an ambulatory varicose veins treatment that can be applied in patients that prefer less invasive procedures. The treatment will be applied through small incisions, which will keep the veins away from the abnormal blood flow that causes the formation of varicose veins. Only local anesthesia ... Continue Reading

Surgical stripping of varicose veins is one type of varicose veins treatment to get rid of the ugly and painful varicose veins. Varicose veins are veins, which are usually located in the legs, that have become enlarged and may be painful. These are usually caused by standing for long periods of time Continue Reading