Do you have varicose veins? You are not alone. A whopping 40 million people in America today are living with varicose veins. It has been estimated that half of the world population will deal with them at some time during their life. With so many people afflicted with this unsightly and often painful disorder, you
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
Are you dealing with vein issues? When we think of varicose veins we think of older adults. Middle age to elderly to be exact. The truth is that through certain life and health experiences vein issues can present as early as adolescence. Most vein centers, especially those in Southwest Florida, will verify that most of
Are you living with vein issues? Vein disease is one of those ailments that just seems to appear out of no where overnight. But that is kind of a kin to suddenly seeing an iceberg in the water. It didn’t “just form”. It has been growing silently beneath the surface for a long time. It
Caffeine and Vein Issues Caffeine, a drug found in coffee, soda and tea, doesn’t just wake you up. It sets your whole body into a different motion, stimulating the nervous system and constricting blood vessels. Caffeine is safe when ingested in moderation, but excessive consumption can lead to vascular complications like high blood pressure, poor
Sadly many people put off seeing a Vein Specialist due to a belief that their condition is cosmetic and it won’t be covered by insurance. The truth is that most of the time vein issues are considered a medical condition that is both valid and covered. Venous insufficiency means that there is damage to your
Dr. Zuzga and his staff were all very pleasant and personable and went out of their way to make me feel comfortable.