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And They Should Pay For Yours, Too! “Do you suffer from painful, swollen or achy legs caused by varicose veins? Are you tired of missing out on activities you love because they cause your legs to swell and hurt? Are you embarrassed by the way your legs look? Many people believe varicose veins are a…
Blood clots are important when you get a cut. Rather than losing large amounts of blood from a small paper cut, platelets bind together with your blood to stop the flow of blood. While a blood clots are necessary to stop you from losing too much blood from a cut or laceration, sometimes this process…
Looks can be deceiving with spider veins. Their thin, red spider appearance makes them look like they would be painful, but they often aren’t. Take a closer look at spider veins to learn more about what type of symptoms you may experience from them and when you should consider scheduling a consult with a vascular…
If you have varicose veins, you know how uncomfortable and embarrassing they can be. You might even be considering having your varicose veins removed, but are not quite sure how doctors remove varicose veins. Varicose veins most commonly develop in the lower legs, but they can also appear in your upper extremities and other areas…
Winter is definitely the best time of year to seek leg vein treatment for problems like varicose veins, spider veins, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT). But that doesn’t mean you should wait until the winter months to meet our vein physician in Nashville, TN. Leg vein treatment shouldn’t be delayed just because it’s warm outside….
DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, is a blood clot in a deep vein, most often in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis. It requires prompt medical evaluation. A pulmonary embolism (PE) can occur when part of a clot breaks away and travels to the lungs, creating a potentially life-threatening blockage. Call 911 or seek emergency…
In the United States alone, more than 40 million people suffer from varicose veins, especially affecting the leg veins. Twisting veins such as varicose veins and spider veins are typically a cosmetic concern. But, they can cause physical discomfort as well. This discomfort often is a sign of a more serious underlying cardiovascular condition. The…
Quality of life can change when varicose veins cause persistent aching, heaviness, swelling, itching, night cramps, or concern about appearance. Symptoms may affect work, exercise, sleep, travel, clothing choices, and confidence. The impact is different for each person, and visible vein size does not always predict how uncomfortable the condition feels. New one-sided swelling, warmth,…
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs due to the formation of blood clots deep within your veins. DVT is most common in the thighs or lower legs, although blood clots can develop anywhere. Compression Stockings are often recommended to help improve circulation and reduce the risk of complications. DVT can impact any resident of Nashville, TN,…
Blood thinners are medicines that reduce the blood’s ability to form or enlarge clots. Despite the name, they do not literally make blood thinner, and most do not directly dissolve an existing clot. They help prevent new clot formation and give the body time to break down a clot naturally. Blood thinners can be lifesaving,…
