American adults are feeling more stressed than ever before. In fact, according to studies, 75% of adults say they’ve experienced high levels of stress recently, and also that their stress has gotten worse over the last year.

For many people, varicose veins and spider veins are simply a cosmetic concern. For other people, varicose veins can cause aching pain and discomfort. Sometimes varicose veins lead to more-serious problems.

Varicose veins develop for a variety of reasons. Risk factors include family history, age, being a woman, pregnancy, obesity, prolonged sitting or standing, and more. Some of these risk factors — such as family history or age — are harder to avoid than others. But is there a way to prevent varicose veins from forming?

If you have varicose veins and are considering treatment, you may be surprised to learn that your age may not play as important of a role as your overall health when it comes to determining your eligibility for treatment.

Many patients often ask what the difference between varicose veins and spider veins is. While both are common types of vein disease, they differ greatly in symptoms and treatment.

One of the best things you can do for your overall health is to keep moving. However, itchy, painful, visible varicose veins don’t exactly make you want to put on a pair of comfortable shorts and take a stroll around the neighborhood.

Many patients ask the question, “What causes varicose or spider veins?”. Here’s how varicose and spider veins form, and what the common culprits for their appearance are.

Have you been covering up those unsightly varicose or spider veins with pants during the scorching Fresno summers? If so, then winter is the best time to finally take back your confidence and free your legs from those uncomfortable jeans.

The holiday season is a time for family, traditions, and a little well-deserved time off from work. They also tend to be a time spent doing a lot of sitting, dressing up in uncomfortable high heels or tight clothing, stressing about making sure everything is just right, and eating rich and salty foods.

In our last post, we discussed 5 questions you should ask your vein specialist. Now, let’s turn the tables. While you have questions for your doctor, your doctor also has questions for you.