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Veins are generally hiding away under the skin where they’re not very obvious. But sometimes you might see that veins are popping out and becoming more prominent. There can be many reasons for that. If you lose weight, for example, you might see that the veins in your hands and feet are more obvious than…

A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition that can cause disability and even death. DVT occurs when a blood clot develops in one or more veins deep inside the body, usually in the legs. Blood clots are usually beneficial, in that they prevent excessive bleeding after an injury. A clot that develops when…

Many people wonder when to worry about varicose veins, and there’s no better place to get trustworthy answers than Siragusa Vein and Laser. Here we’ll discuss how serious the condition can be. You’ll also learn how to get expert help and relief for these unsightly, uncomfortable veins. What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are incompetent,…

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 blood clots are necessary to stop you from losing too much blood from a cut or laceration, sometimes this process can…

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 treat vein 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. Vein treatment shouldn’t be delayed just because it’s warm outside. When is the best…

It’s not being overly-dramatic to say that deep vein thrombosis, often referred to simply as DVT, can put your life at risk. DVT refers to a situation where one or more blood clots form in the body’s deep veins, usually in the legs. The risk comes when these clots travel. They can end up in…

In the United States alone, more than 40 million people suffer from varicose 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 good news, though, is that…