Why Do My Varicose Veins Hurt?
Varicose veins are caused by increased pressure in the walls of the veins due to poor circulation. Because blood is moving so slowly, it tends to gather (pool) in small, oxbow-shaped areas of the veins. The result is a darkly discolored, meandering vein that appears much wider than normal. How does the shape and volume […]
Are Varicose Veins Responsible for Your Leg Cramps?
Many athletes suffer from leg cramps following intense physical activity where they are flexing and extending the long muscles of the upper and lower legs. Individuals who stand for extended periods of time, such as policemen, dentists, or cashiers, may also note a bevy of cramping during or after their work shift is complete. With […]
How Varicose Vein Therapy Can Improve Your Quality of Life
Many adults suffer in silence from varicose veins (venous disease), falsely believing their bulging veins are only a cosmetic issue and the pain they are experiencing is merely another sign of aging. Varicose veins may often be so debilitating that individuals are not able to exercise, work long hours while standing, sit comfortably, or even […]
Men and Varicose Veins
It seems that women are typically recognized as patients most likely to have varicose veins. Surprisingly, 40% of varicose vein sufferers are male. Another misconception concerning venous disease is that surgery is merely cosmetic in nature; varicose veins actually cause pain and side effects that impact quality of life. Contact our vein treatment center in […]
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End-of-the-Day Leg Pain? You Can Thank Varicose Veins
Have you ever wondered why your legs are screaming at you by the end of the day when you have varicose veins? Florida Vein Care’s, Susie Bragg, RN, BSN, explains why those varicose veins cause such pain, and how it may be time to seek Orlando vein treatment today. The veins carry used blood (de-oxygenated […]
Florida Vein Care Adds Madge H. Geohagen To The Team
Florida Vein Care and Cosmetic Center, headed by board-certified MD Dr. Richard S. Bragg, has announced the addition of Madge H. Geohagen, Physician Assistant, Certified to their team of vein treatment and cosmetic experts. Madge H. Geohagen has been a Physician Assistant since 2001. She obtained her Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant from the […]
The Importance of Screening for Reflux with Varicose Veins
In today’s fast-paced world, patients have come to realize the importance of making the time to have routine screenings for a variety of health issues. The importance of regularly scheduled health testing has proven to be instrumental in early detection and successful treatment implementation for many diseases. A routine screening at a vein clinic in […]
Weight Gain and Vein Disease
It should come as no surprise to anyone living in America that, despite our best efforts, many of us are packing on the pounds. The evidence really is indisputable and, for some, the battle is much harder than it is for others. Maintaining that “healthy” weight can be considered an unattainable goal. Some immediately feel […]
Improve Appearance AND Health with Varicose Vein Treatments
Our bodies have a distinctive way of letting us know when something is wrong. We run a fever when fighting an infection. We get earaches, sore throats, headaches, which are all effective ways that get our attention to a problem brewing somewhere. The key is to tune into the signals you can see and feel, […]