Broken capillaries (which present as spider veins) can form nearly anywhere on a person’s body, interestingly most are often found on either the legs or the face. While leg based spider veins can be the cause of discomfort, those who have them on their face can additionally have to deal with feeling great embarrassment as
Varicose veins are far more common in women than in men. It makes you wonder, is it just genetics or could it be something else such as birth control influencing this physical change, after all, you are altering your hormones, sometimes for years at a time. While both men and women have risk factors that
If you are living with varicose veins consult your Vein Specialist. They may recommend the Venefit™ procedure. It is a minimally invasive treatment designed specifically for varicose veins as well as Chronic Venous Insufficiency. During the procedure, your vein specialist will insert a Covidien ClosureFast™ endovenous radiofrequency ablation catheter. This will help to collapse and
It may start with a discomforting twitch or the sudden urge to move your legs while laying in bed, followed by progressively unnerving sensations of tingling, pulling or even creeping pain. Restless leg syndrome is a chronic disorder that affects up to 10 percent of Americans and twice as many women as men, according to
While it may seem fairly normal to equate varicose and spider veins with aging, the truth is that though age-related vein issues have more to do with health and genetics than to do with your actual age in years. As we age maintenance is key. Keeping yourself in shape and eating a healthy balanced diet
Are you a professional who stands or sits nearly all day long? You may be at risk for vein disease and even blood clots. One of the leading causes of vein disorders today is a high level of inactivity; sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time, preventing healthy circulation throughout the body. While staying
Dr. Zuzga and his staff were all very pleasant and personable and went out of their way to make me feel comfortable.