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 […]
5 Myths You Shouldn’t Believe About Varicose Veins
Throughout history, there have been many myths generated about the cause of varicose veins, how one might avoid getting them, and how one should care for them. Despite the best efforts of vascular experts, several of these myths still prevail in society. Orlando vein center, Florida Vein Care, lists the ones you should not believe. […]
Are Both Low and High-Impact Exercises Beneficial to Varicose Veins?
Working to keep fit and trim is synonymous with living a healthy lifestyle. You watch what you eat to avoid gaining weight; you limit your alcohol intake; you don’t smoke; and you participate in high-impact exercises regularly to complete a healthy lifestyle. You are doing everything you should be doing, and yet, you notice that […]
What to Expect When You Visit Florida Vein Care
You have finally decided to schedule an appointment with a vein clinic in Orlando. The discomfort you are experiencing with the way your legs look and feel has resulted in your seeking medical assistance. If you are like most first-time patients, you are a little bit anxious about what this first visit will entail and […]
4 Questions About Your Varicose Veins Answered
Why Me? Odds are that your first question to your doctor was “Why me?” Varicose veins in Orlando are usually caused by one or more of the following contributing factors: Heredity: If one or more of your parents had them, you will probably develop them as well. Pregnancy: If you are pregnant, your changing […]
This Halloween, What is More Frightening: Spider or Varicose Veins?
The staff at Orlando vein center, Florida Vein Care, understands the haunting feeling you get when you look at your unsightly spider veins. We know those spooky large, blue, and bulging varicose veins are terrifying. The aches and pain cause apprehension. We also understand that you may think the process of diagnosing the cause of […]