Iron’s Role in Venous Health
Most of us grew up listening to the chiding of our parents to eat our spinach, collards, or other green leafy vegetables. While most humans are carnivores, the balance required for staying healthy includes consumption of fruits and vegetables that contain the necessary vitamins and minerals. The experts at Orlando vein center, Florida Vein Care, […]
The Top 4 Causes of Varicose Veins
Forget all the old wive’s tales you may have heard over the years about what causes varicose veins. The Orlando vein health experts at Florida Vein Care want to share with you the four top causes of varicose veins: Genetics. Better thank Mom and Dad. Yes, genetics have a strong role in the development […]
Does This Florida Cold Affect Vein Health?
Let’s face it; the 2016 Florida winter has had longer cold snaps than we’ve experienced in many years. The winds seem to be more blustery and biting, and many of us have no desire to venture outside for long periods of time. There are those who absolutely love this temporary change in the thermometer but […]
Modern Technology Helps to Relieve Patients of Varicose Vein Pain
For many patients afflicted by varicose veins, the thought of seeking treatment is a scary proposition. The stories shared by older relatives and friends of varicose vein treatments in the past were very painful and required lengthy periods of recuperation, which prevented them from seeking relief from the symptoms they experienced. The process of surgical […]
Just How Important is the Sclerosing Agent Anyway?
It’s common for the staff at our Orlando vein center to hear people ask “Do you still do those saline injections for spider veins?” Typically, this question is followed by comments about how painful the saline injections are and how they had to lay down for days after the treatment to ensure proper results. One […]
The Difference Between Spider & Varicose Veins
The difference between spider veins and varicose veins A very common question that is often asked of the staff at our Orlando vein center is whether or not spider veins are different from varicose veins and if they should be considered a serious problem. The answer is really not as complicated as you might think. […]
5 Professions That Can Contribute to Varicose Veins
You try your best to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle, but did you know that your profession may be a contributing factor to the development of varicose veins? In our many years of seeing patients as the premier vein clinic in Orlando, there seems to be a common thread that we have observed in […]
Weight Gain and Venous Disease
The holidays are over, and many Americans are noticing that their clothing is fitting just a bit tighter and that they are feeling a little bit listless. While studies show that the actual weight gained varies from just a pound to as high as ten depending on your body structure, a single pound can be […]
Varicose Veins are Not Just Found on the Legs
For most people, the discussion of varicose veins in Orlando conjures up a disturbing visual of blue-purplish, gnarled bulges and swelling of the legs. While it’s true that the most severe cases of varicose veins occur in the lower extremities, they can occur in many other locations throughout the body. Many people have visible varicose […]
Varicose Veins & Pain
Not only do spider and varicose veins mar our bodies with their unsightly redness, swelling, and bluish bulges, but they can, and frequently do, cause an immeasurable amount of discomfort and excruciating pain. Many people we see in our vein clinic in Orlando describe the fatigue, achiness, and pain caused by varicose veins by explaining […]