Oh my goodness……………. Is THAT a Varicose Vein!? We are used to seeing the smooth skin of our youth. As we age small changes begin to appear. One change that no one is ever happy to see is a protruding purple vein showing through the skin on their leg. While your first instinct may be
Varicose veins can become the bane of one’s existence. The aching legs, the swelling, the discomfort, not to mention the visible purple wavy lines that distract from the overall “you”. Many people feel embarrassed or uncomfortable even wearing shorts. We live in Florida. This is a tropical humid climate. Shorts really need to be a
Sclerotherapy Laser Treatment is a state-of-the-art procedure intended to help eliminate unwanted painful spider veins and smaller varicose veins. These visible veins result from damaged and broken-down valves. They form both due to age and related health and lifestyle issues. These damaged valves cause blood to flow backward causing pooling and stagnation. As the blood
Deep vein thrombosis is a clot that forms in a deep leg vein. It can cause warmth, tenderness, pain, and as it progresses it can block the artery or vein entirely causing the limb to get cold, turn blue or purple, and go numb. If you are experiencing leg pain it isn’t something you can
Varicose veins are damaged veins that no longer can effectively carry blood to the organs of the body. The blood now gets held up, clogs, and even twists the veins causing them to be painful, itchy, and achy. Varicose veins are visible the more damaged they become. Endovenous Ablation is a safe and effective way
Wondering if compression stockings/socks might help your legs feel better? While medical-surgical treatments are often recommended for varicose veins and other venous disorders, there are a few at-home things that can be tried by the patient and integrated into their daily routines that can help alleviate symptoms greatly improving the comfort level. Vascular specialists often
Dr. Zuzga and his staff were all very pleasant and personable and went out of their way to make me feel comfortable.