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Should You Travel with Blood Clots?

A common question is if you should travel with blood clots. It is well known that long-distance travel confers a small increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) such as blood clots, deep venous thrombosis…

Why Leg Cramps Happen & When To Worry

Almost everyone has experienced leg cramping at one time or another. Typically, leg cramps can be quickly relieved and are not a cause for concern – but occasionally, cramping can be a sign of a more serious co…

Vein Doctors: What They Do & How To Find The Right One

What is a vein doctor? A physician who has chosen to specialize in the care of patients with vein diseases. However, there isn’t just one background specialty where all vein doctors come from. Vein specia…

What is Venous Insufficiency?

Venous insufficiency occurs when leg veins stop working efficiently. An estimated 40 percent of people in the United States have venous insufficiency, or CVI (“chronic venous insufficiency”). What is Venous Ins…

Restless Leg Syndrome's Little-Known Potential Cause: Venous Insufficiency

Everyone with restless legs knows the symptoms – crawling, throbbing, aching sensations that cause an uncontrollable and uncomfortable urge to move the legs. Common at night or during periods of rest, restless…

Unna Boots for Wounds & Venous Stasis Ulcers

An Unna Boot is a compression bandage that is applied by a healthcare provider to treat slow healing lower leg wounds and ulcers (commonly caused by venous stasis ulcers). How Does Unna Boot Compression…

Caring for the Moderate to Severely Swollen Leg

Leg swelling can be scary and anxiety-provoking when its new, then annoying and uncomfortable when its been going on for a while. There is a variety of causes for swollen legs, but luckily there are also severa…

Why Do Varicose Veins Appear During Pregnancy?

During pregnancy, there’s an increased blood volume in the body to help support the growing baby. Estrogen produced throughout the development of the baby also leads to veins that are dilated, so theyR…

COVID Vein Clots Both Big and Small

We all know that symptoms from an infection with the coronavirus (COVID-19) can starts with a fever and cough. In some patients, hospitalization is required. We are now learning that there is a sign…

Why the Varicose Veins on Your Legs Are Bad for Your Health

Varicose veins are a common condition that occurs in both men and women. Though there is a misconception that they’re just an unsightly cosmetic concern, the presence of varicose veins can be dangerous. …