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Hemosiderin Staining & Chronic Venous Insufficiency
What is hemosiderin staining? Hemosiderin is a type of staining that is often associated with circulatory issues. It’s most often a staining of the skin that appears brown, black and even yellow. The stains may at first appear to look like bruises. Hemosiderin happens when the iron is released from hemoglobin and becomes trapped under […]

Ways to Prevent & Treat Varicose Veins after Pregnancy
Varicose Veins During Pregnancy: Do They Typically Go Away on Their Own? Pregnant women can develop varicose veins, but there are steps you can take to prevent & treat them. Do varicose veins go away after pregnancy? Varicose veins are veins that have become damaged and provide poor circulation to the rest of the body. […]

Reasons Why Your Legs Feel Heavy
Varicose Veins & Heavy Legs Heaviness in the legs is a common problem for those with vein problems. If your legs feel heavy and uncomfortable, you might have a common vein condition. To learn more about this particular vein condition, keep reading below. What common condition causes the legs to feel heavy? Varicose veins — […]

Chronic Venous Insufficiency & Leg Pain
What is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? Chronic venous insufficiency is considered a venous disease that results in damaged veins. The damaged veins lead to reduced blood flow, among other things, that can lead to further issues within the vascular system. The types of veins that most often experience damage include perforating veins, deep veins and superficial […]

Chronic Venous Insufficiency & The Risk of Blood Clots
Hot To Prevent Blood Clots If You Suffer with CVI Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition where the veins in the legs become damaged and don’t perform as well as they should. It is considered a venous disease that negatively affects blood flow and disrupts the ability of the body to circulate blood efficiently. […]

Bruised Varicose Veins: What Are The Risks?
Know The Risks of Varicose Vein Bruising Varicose veins are bulging, twisty veins that have become enlarged and visible beneath the skin. They can often be asymptomatic other than becoming visible under the skin, but for some, they can cause pain and discomfort. When veins break, they leak blood, and then bruises have the potential […]

How to Manage Bleeding Varicose Veins
Varicose Vein Bruising and Bleeding Varicose veins are enlarged veins that have become visible and pronounced underneath the surface of the skin. They can exhibit no symptoms in some patients and extensive symptoms in others. If you’ve got varicose veins that have recently opened and started bleeding, learn more about what you can do to […]

What is May-Thurner Syndrome?
Causes of May-Thurner Syndrome May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS) is a condition in which the left iliac vein is compressed by the overlying right iliac artery. This compression can cause a blockage in the vein, leading to a variety of symptoms and complications. MTS is more common in people who are older and/or have a history of […]

How to Improve Circulation
Poor circulation results from inadequate blood flow to one or more bodily areas. Your circulatory system moves blood, nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. When circulation to a specific region is reduced, it can cause symptoms like numbness and tingling, swelling, muscle cramps and skin discoloration. Thankfully, boosting your blood flow can be simple with the […]

Venous Ulcers Warning Signs
Venous ulcers can be painful and cause serious complications if left untreated. Know when you should consult with a vein and vascular specialist.