We all know smoking is bad for your health, terrible for your lungs, and can cause cancer. Lesser known are the effects that smoking can have on your circulatory health including venous insufficiency leading to varicose and spider veins. Vein damage from smoking cigarettes often makes itself apparent in the form of unattractive varicose veins
While it’s true that varicose veins and venous insufficiency can be somewhat uncomfortable and painful, it does not mean that you are doomed to a life of pain. Furthermore, in addition to a wide variety of invasive and minimally invasive treatment options available to you, you can also make certain lifestyle choices in order to
Venous induced edema can cause chronic swelling in the ankles, legs, and even in your feet. Edema is often a sign that you have an underlying issue such as venous insufficiency (vein disease). It could also be a lymph node or kidney issue. Having varicose veins increased the chance of water retention. Extra fluid increases
Spider veins, or broken capillaries, as they are often called, can appear almost anywhere on a person’s body, but are most often found on either the legs or the face. While spider veins on the legs can cause great discomfort, those who suffer with them in the facial region can also suffer from great embarrassment
If you are living with varicose veins, then you know how painful and uncomfortable of a condition it can be. Having varicose veins does not mean that you are doomed to a life of wearing pants or dealing with constant pain. You may have good and bad days, but there are most certainly things that
Sleep is a much-needed part of life. Having your bladder wake you up numerous times per night is less than ideal and not very restful. Frequenting the bathroom during the night is often a sign of a potentially serious underlying medical condition so it’s important to pay attention. As a result, you may also experience
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