Can Your Varicose Veins be Treated Without Heat?
For many patients who have been diagnosed with varicose veins, the consideration of treatment options can be an overwhelming process. Dr. Richard Bragg of Orlando vein center, Florida Vein Center, will personally consult with you to verify your diagnosis and walk you through the available treatment options that will suit your specific needs. You may […]
7 Myths About Venous Disease You May Not Know
7 Myths about Venous Disease It seems that with every new medical study released these days, there are conflicting reports about what’s good for us and what isn’t, what treatments work or don’t work. It’s difficult to know what choices to make when making decisions about your general health. The same challenges apply when seeking […]
Can The Florida Heat Cause Varicose Veins?
To understand whether or not the Florida heat can cause varicose veins, Dr. Bragg and the staff at Orlando vein center, Florida Vein Care, want you to know a bit about what varicose veins are. Arteries pump oxygenated blood from the heart and distribute it throughout the body. The veins are responsible for returning the […]
Dr. Bragg Discusses Removal of Veins & the Effect on Your Circulation
Before treatment for varicose veins in Orlando can be addressed, Dr. Bragg wants you to know the reason behind requiring treatment. If you remember back to your elementary school science class, our circulatory system is a complicated network comprised of the heart, veins, and arteries carrying blood to and from the heart. Arteries pump oxygenated […]
Why Athletes Can Have Varicose Veins
It may seem implausible that an athlete, someone who eats properly, maintains a healthy weight, doesn’t smoke, and exercises regularly, could actually develop varicose veins. Unfortunately, they can and do. At our Orlando vein center, we know that living a healthy lifestyle and being an athlete, regrettably, will have no impact on a person’s genetic […]
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 […]