Varicose veins are veins that become enlarged or stretched out due to blood that pools in the legs. In addition to making your veins bulge, they can cause the following symptoms: Learn more aboutvaricose vein symptoms here. Tired, Achy Legs Itching Burning Numbness Nighttime Leg Cramps Restless Leg Syndrome Rashes Swelling Ulcers or Sores Since varicose veins are primarily caused by inactivity in the legs over a long period of time,
It’s best to treat spider veins and vein disease early. In order to do this, however, you need to know your personal risk factor. Plus, you have to spot problems at their onset. So, today, we’ll help you with both those tasks.
Are you taking fish oil? It’s a great source of omega-3 fatty acid, and many doctors suggest taking approximately 1 gram per day. We often talk about fatty acids like miracle supplements, improving your heart health among other benefits. But, as it turns out,
The doctors in our practice offer minimally invasive vein treatments. But, so often, we get asked about our medical specialty: what is an interventional radiologist? At the most basic level, it means we treat medical conditions such as spider veins and peripheral arterial disease with minimally invasive techniques.
When you first get pregnant, people will prepare you for a lot of things. From nausea and cravings to fatigue and mood swings, chances are you probably think you’ve heard it all. If only that were true. For as many as 70% of expectant mothers,
For many people, the words “compression socks” bring to mind images of your grandmother’s awful stockings. It may make you want to run for your fashion life, directly in the opposite direction. But here’s the thing: compression stockings are very useful medical tools when it comes to managing your vein health.
Do you need to work on your vein health diet? We know that stress eating is a real problem, especially in this pandemic-driven summer, but it’s not too late to star a diet that will protect your veins–and the rest of you!
So many things contribute to your risk of developing spider veins: your age, your family history and your weight can all play a role. So, while it may not be possible to prevent spider veins from ever forming, there are certainly things you can do to delay the process,
Houston has spoken! We are humbled to have been recognized as one of the Top 3 Clinics in Houston! Thank you to our patients for voting for us, and to our staff for making this honor possible.
There’s a brand new way to address PAD: stretching! Remember when you thought cardiovascular exercise like walking was the only way to help your Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)? Well, a new study from the University of Milan is turning that idea on its head.
Our offices have stringent safety protocols in place to keep you safe and provide the care you need. We are accepting appointments now. Do not delay necessary medical care and follow-up. Call our office today at 713-575-3686 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Fox, Dr. Hardee, or Dr. Valenson.
