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BlogVaricose Veins

Are Varicose Veins Common During Pregnancy?

One of the unfortunate and uncomfortable side effects of pregnancy is varicose veins. We will take a look at why pregnancy increases your risk of developing itchy, painful and swollen veins and what you can do to prevent it from happening. Why are Varicose Veins...
Filip K
December 5, 2018
BlogVein Health

The Biggest Dangers in Having Blood Clots

The ability to clot the blood is important to prevent you from severe bleeding after a minor injury. Once the wound has healed, the body will break down and remove the clot. Sometimes, however, blood clots occur in places that block oxygen and blood flow,...
Filip K
November 26, 2018
BlogVein Health

The Importance of Maintaining Your Vein Health

The consequences of poor vascular health are severe and can shorten your life. Almost as disastrous, poor vein health, leading to issues like non-healing leg ulcers, can ruin your quality of life. Put simply: ignoring vein health can lead to crippling complications, and modern vein care is quick and...
Filip K
October 25, 2018
BlogLeg Ulcers

Venous Insufficiency Ulcers, Symptoms and Treatment

Poor circulation in your lower legs can cause painful open wounds called leg ulcers to develop. Without treatment, these ulcers can expand into deeper tissue, become infected, and cause systemic problems like sepsis (a life-threatening infection in your bloodstream). If you’ve developed open sores on your lower...
Filip K
September 26, 2018