For those who have been trying to “live with” vein disease without having it treated, the idea that it could affect their job often just doesn’t compute. We often hear our patients say things like, “Sure, my varicose veins have affected the way that I dress, and they certainly affect my sense of self-esteem and … Read more

When it comes to staying in good health, people’s “weakest link” is often the condition they don’t pay attention to and have treated, because they believe they don’t need to. For many people, that “weakest link” is their varicose veins. Many of these folks have had varicose veins for so long that they have begun to take … Read more

Vein disease and arterial disease fall under the medical “umbrella” of vascular disease, which is usually defined as any condition that impairs the proper functioning of the circulatory system. Your circulatory system consists of arteries (to convey oxygenated blood from the heart and lungs to other parts of the body) and veins (to convey the deoxygenated … Read more

Many people have the mistaken idea that vein disease is something that affects only the elderly. That is partly because most of the people they see on the street with visible varicose veins are older. And while it is true that age is a factor (50% of women over 65 have varicose veins, while only … Read more

Whether you have varicose veins or not, in this article we will present some facts about them that you didn’t know before. You may find them interesting enough that you’ll want to share them with your friends. Your friends will be interested, too, because according to statistics if they’re over the age of 55 there … Read more

If you’re standing in front of a mirror and you can see a number of swollen, discolored veins covering your legs, the question might sound a little nonsensical. But what if you can’t see any visible signs of varicose veins, but you’ve noticed that you often experience swollen legs and ankles, and your legs often … Read more

As specialists in vein disease treatment in Texas, we are often asked by patients whether vein disease can be prevented. As much as we’d love to answer with an unqualified “Yes,” the prevention of vein disease is all about managing one’s risk factors, so the real answer is a mix of “Yes” and “No.” The … Read more

Many people who care about their own health and physical well-being talk about the resources that are available to help them realize their goals. If that goal is to keep their hearts healthy, in any city in the United States they can find dozens of groups, health care specialists, counselors or others to give them … Read more

As a spider and varicose vein doctor in Flower Mound, Texas, I often hear about people who believe that their varicose veins are “just a cosmetic problem,” and that they don’t require treatment for them. Yes, their swollen and discolored veins are unattractive, but they honestly believe that they’re “nothing to worry about.” Varicose veins … Read more

Many people know little about vein disease, and even less about the marvelous advances that have been made in diagnosing and treating it in recent years. For them, we felt it would be helpful to create a kind of “Beginner’s Guide” to help them better understand what vein disease is, what their risk of developing … Read more