Vein Treatment

If you are worried about having your varicose vein removed by surgery, fear not because there are many non-medical and natural remedies for treating varicose veins now available. As the world moves toward looking for healthier and more natural choices when it comes to our bodies, doctors and researchers continue to find more ways to [...]

Many women develop varicose veins during pregnancy. In fact, it has been estimated that as many as 40 percent of all pregnant women suffer from varicose veins. The principal cause for the development of varicose veins during pregnancy is the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy. During pregnnacy the hormone progesterone levels rise, causing the [...]

In most cases varicose veins can cause complications associated with the following condition: Bleeding varicose veins. Varicose veins bleed more than healthy veins because of abnormally high pressure within the damaged veins. Bleeding varicose veins can be stemmed by raising the foot above the level of the heart and applying compression. Then seek medical help. [...]

The list of types of Varicose veins mentioned in various sources includes: Venous lakes are often found on the face and neck. Reticular veins or feeder veins appear as deep, dark blue veins that crisscross your thighs or the backs of your legs. Telangiectases are reddish in color and often found on the face or [...]

The Closure procedure is a minimally invasive treatment which often results in varicose veins and other painful symptoms. Closure procedure provides a less-invasive alternative to vein stripping by closing the diseased vein instead. The Closure catheter, which is positioned into the diseased vein, delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy to the vein wall. As result the vein [...]

Minimally invasive procedure designed to treat varicose veins caused by Venous Reflux Disease is now offered by North Suburban Medical Center, which is a 157-bed licensed hospital with 550 physicians on staff. Hospital which is located in Thornton, CO, offers cardiovascular services, critical care and emergency medical services; surgical services; MRI, mammography and other diagnostic [...]

Acupuncture is ancient treatment method which has very good effects on varicose veins. According to the Chinese medical theory, varicose veins are caused by stagnant blood. Acupuncture can improve the blood circulation effectively. Read more about Acupuncture treatment of Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are the largest ropy veins seen especially on the legs. They often look like cords and appear twisted and bulging. Varicose veins, which are are deeper and larger than spider veins, typically 3 mm or more in diameter, develop slowly, but once they start they progress. Human veins have a series of valves [...]