Many pregnant women suffer from heavy, tired, or swollen legs. Varicose veins also occur more frequently. What causes vein problems during pregnancy, and what can you do about varicose veins? Here are some tips for vein health during pregnancy.
Dehydration, overuse, or muscle strain can cause your leg cramps. But sometimes, these cramps can be a sign of a more serious issue, like vein disease and poor blood supply. We help determine the treatment that’s best for you.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) can severely impair your physical and mental well-being. It results in sleeplessness, depression, and anxiety. You may have extreme exhaustion and mood fluctuations if you have RLS. Fortunately, we can help.
A charley horse occurs suddenly and can be very painful. These muscle spasms are usually harmless, but if you experience charley horses frequently, it can be a sign of an underlying problem. Here’s what you should know about these severe cramps.
Stasis dermatitis typically occurs in people with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Here are five signs indicating that you may have stasis dermatitis.
Acne scars can have a significant impact on your everyday life. If left untreated, they can become a lifelong burden. Read more about how acne scars form and how we can help minimize their appearance.
Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is a congenital disorder that causes abnormalities in the vascular system. It’s a rare condition that’s present at birth, with no known cause. Treatment is aimed at easing symptoms and preventing complications.
You can develop leg pain for many reasons, but ongoing leg discomfort may be a symptom of something more serious like an underlying vein disease. If you’re worried that your chronic leg pain may be due to a vein problem, we’ve got answers.
If needles make you nervous, but you want fuller lips, consider a needleless lip plumping treatment. LipLase™ plumps your lips naturally, without any cosmetic injections or downtime. Here’s how to know if it’s right for you.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) can wreak havoc on your mental and physical health. It causes anxiety, insomnia, and depression. If you’re experiencing RLS, you might be feeling intense fatigue and mood swings. Luckily, relief from RLS is available.
Age spots occur when your skin is exposed to sunlight often and for many years without protection. They are pigment deposits in the skin and are harmless. Laser treatment can make the age spots lighter and less noticeable.
Many things can cause leg pain, from sore muscles to varicose veins to diseases such as restless legs syndrome or diabetes. If you’re experiencing leg cramps, read on to find out when to see a doctor.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) can cause insomnia, anxiety, and even depression. If you have RLS, you may feel exhausted and overwhelmed with daytime sleepiness, which affects your mood, your job, and even your relationships. Read more about RLS here.
Do you dream of youthful, firm skin, especially around the eyes? As you age, you may start to notice crow's feet and wrinkles making an unwanted appearance. We’ll tell you what causes this and how we can help you escape aging skin and droopy eyelids.
When your body repairs damaged tissue, scars form. This is a normal healing response, but sometimes the scars you’re left with can make you uncomfortable. If so, laser therapy can help.
Spider veins shimmer reddish-bluish through the skin, usually on the legs. You may think they're just an aesthetic issue, but spider veins should be taken seriously, as they indicate blood pooling in your body. We can help. Read more here.
Varicose veins don’t only cause embarrassment at the beach. They also cause pain and can lead to other serious health problems like vein disease. To keep your circulatory system healthy, it’s important to address varicose veins quickly.
Leg pain could be caused by many different things, from sore muscles to varicose veins to underlying diseases such as restless legs syndrome or diabetes. This symptom should be taken seriously. Here’s why.
Who knew that spider veins could show up on your face and not just your legs? If you’re plagued by these small but noticeable red and blue veins and are tired of trying to cover them up, learn about effective, safe treatments for them here.
What is Venous Stasis? Simply put, it is a term referring to what happens when venous blood flow is congested or impacted by some dysfunction within the venous system especially at the level of the dermis (skin). In the majority of cases,...
Depression is a well-documented medical condition within the general population. Indeed, the vast majority of individuals have probably had days when they felt down at some point in their lives. Whether these feelings ultimately warrant the diagnosis...
Vein disease is an extremely common medical condition that is believed to afflict over 30 million Americans according to the Society of Vascular Medicine. Unfortunately, it is believed that only 10 percent will actually seek treatment for their aliment.
When patients come into the office, one of the biggest fears going into treatment is often times the thought of having a laser vein treatment. The majority of people are probably imagining those laser pistols used in Star Wars or Star Trek being fired...
Varicose veins, spider veins, and a variety of other vein conditions are a source of discomfort for many people. They can impact a person both mentally and physically over time. Not only do vein disease sufferers experience physical symptoms, they...
I hope that you and your family continue to remain safe and healthy. I am sure that all of you have been following the daily COVID-19 updates like we have been. Indeed, we are all experiencing an unprecedented time within the United States and the world.
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is becoming increasingly prevalent within the United States today. Nearly one in ten adults in the United States has been diagnosed with RLS with even more children and adults being diagnosed every year.
Varicose veins, spider veins, and a variety of other vein conditions are not the “cosmetic” issue that most tend to believe. In fact, vein issues are oftentimes the underlying cause of many of the complaints of discomfort, cramping, and restlessness...
The answer to this question is unique to each individual primarily because people seek help for different reasons. Some people focus on the cosmetic, while others are looking for symptomatic relief.
Most people see Varicose veins as those large ugly ropey veins that bulge above the skin surface. Most people are probably not aware that varicose veins are only one manifestation of a medical condition known as Varicose vein disease.
With summer quickly approaching, there is no better time to show off your legs. Unfortunately, when many of us look down, we see those ugly spider veins that map our legs.
Food and water play an essential role in the overall state of our health. We now know that specific dietary options are critical to maintaining a person’s vein health and hopefully prevent future varicose vein formation.
Varicose vein treatments have evolved over the years. In the era of our parents and grandparents, you had the painful stripping surgeries whereby the varicose vein was literally pulled out of the leg. In the 90’s we saw the introduction of the...
It’s finally the end of the school year. You have spent the academic year teaching and caring for your students. Not that it is finally summer vacation, it is now time to take care of yourself.