Many people feel that the main task of doctors is to “fix their problems” when they are ill. That is indeed part of a physician’s job description, but the part that is more fulfilling for us as vein specialists in Flower Mound is when we are able to help our patients rediscover the joys of … Read more

Most people, if you ask them to name some of the symptoms of vein disease, will start and stop with “varicose veins,” because that’s the only one they can think of. This is unfortunate, because it ignores a much larger number of symptoms that may indicate the presence of not only a vein disease, but … Read more

Venous disorders – more commonly known as vein diseases – are sadly misunderstood by many Americans. This misunderstanding is due to many factors: myths perpetuated via word of mouth, rumors carried over from the past, and a great deal of misinformation that has been spread about vein disease on the Internet. These misunderstandings prevent many … Read more

If you’ve seen friends or family suffering from vein disease, or if you’re worried you are starting to feel its effects yourself, you are likely interested in addressing the problem before it gets out of hand. While taking the time to consult with a vein specialist in Flower Mound (such as Dr. Robert Handley) is … Read more

If you wake up one morning and notice spider or varicose veins on your legs, it may seems as though they came out of nowhere. In reality, there are several stages through which vein disease progresses. Consulting with a vascular doctor from Flower Mound is the best way to learn more about what stage of … Read more

To some extent, you can imagine what the world would be like without modern treatments for varicose veins by simply looking back a few years, to what things were like in the “bad old days.” Women and men with varicose veins would in most cases just try to “live with them,” because the prospect of … Read more

Over 25% of Americans over 50 suffer from some form of vein disease, but only a small fraction of them seek treatment. One of the reasons is that they believe in myths that they have heard or that they have imagined about who vein doctors are and what they do. In this article, we’ll try … Read more

Do you have varicose veins? If so, have you come to dread looking at your legs in the mirror? Does the sight of them remind you of the fashionable dresses, skirts, and bathing suits you can’t really wear any more? Do your varicose veins make your legs feel tired much of the time, leaving you … Read more

Few things are more frustrating than having a specialized medical problem and not knowing who to contact about it. For example, if you have varicose veins, suffer from swollen legs and ankles, and find yourself saying “My legs hurt” far too often, who are you going to call? Fortunately, one of the best vein doctors … Read more

If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from chronically swollen legs and ankles, you already know that they’re a real nuisance. You want to go out and enjoy yourself – or just walk to the corner market to get some groceries – but all you really feel like doing is sitting on the … Read more