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Is the Cost of my Vein Treatment Covered by Insurance?
Are you eligible for coverage for vein procedures and how much will it cover? This is an important question, so we'll discuss what insurance covers and the essential information you need to know.
June is Men’s Health Month
Use this Men's Health Month as a great time to focus on your health and wellbeing by taking some time to learn more about the risks associated with vein disease.
How to Maintain Vein Health While Working from Home
Even at home, it’s important to stay active to protect your vein health. Here are six ways to stay active while working from home and why it's so important for your veins.
4 Tips for Keeping Healthy Veins in the Summer Heat
Despite all the benefits the summer months bring, there are some drawbacks as well, especially in terms of vein health. Here is how the heat can affect your veins and four tips for keeping your veins healthy this summer.
Can Medication Cure Varicose Veins?
Despite there being a medication for seemingly every possible ailment, no such pill or over the counter medication exists to cure vein disease. That being said, certain things can help alleviate some of the symptoms that go along with varicose veins such as leg swelling, lack of proper blood flow and cramping.
Can Vein Disease Cause Restless Leg Syndrome?
Getting a proper night’s sleep is crucial for functioning on a daily basis. However, there are a variety of illnesses that can affect the way you sleep including a very common one known as Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) or Willis-Ekbom disease.
Are Varicose Veins the Cause of Your Skin Condition?
Have you ever noticed the skin on your legs being itchy or red? Have they ever had unexplainable open wounds or sores? Those could be a result of varicose veins or other venous insufficiencies. What’s normally thought of as a purely cosmetic issue can develop into something much more severe if left untreated.
Athletes and Blood Clots
You might think because they are in peak physical condition and have incredibly active lifestyles, that athletes are immune from vein diseases such as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or Pulmonary Embolisms (PE). Unfortunately, no one is immune to vein disease of any kind including these two very severe types
Does Cellulite Cause Varicosities?
Much of the same factors that cause cellulite to form are also the main cause of varicose veins. All of these factors can contribute to impeded blood flow, which is one of the most important aspects for preventing vein disease.
7 Best Practices for Communicating with your Vein Specialist
Knowing how to properly communicate with your vein specialist is a crucial way to get the best treatment possible. Here are some of the best ways to communicate with your vein specialist when discussing treatment.