Over 80 million Americans suffer from vein disease in any given year. From spider veins and large varicose veins to venous leg ulcers, diseased veins are one of the most common, and commonly overlooked, medical conditions in the country. At Pacific Vein Care in McHenry, IL, we’d like you to know that you’re not alone in […]
When You Should Consider Ambulatory Phlebectomy
Varicose veins are caused by a condition known as superficial venous insufficiency. These damaged structures are often bulging, inflamed, and ever-present at the surface of the skin. In addition to diminishing overall leg aesthetics, varicose veins can also be quite painful. The good news is that these structures are rarely critical parts of the overall […]
Change Your Life with Varicose Vein Treatment
If you’ve been living in fear of wearing shorts or cute skirts because your legs are covered in varicose veins, then it’s time for you to change your life with varicose vein treatment. How Varicose Veins Form Varicose veins are those bothersome blue or red veins that bulge just under your skin. The truth is […]
How Large Vein Sclerotherapy Can Lead to Better Health
When varicose veins are not treated in their early stages of development, they can become very large and may pose a health risk. The twisted, bulging, purplish veins most often appear on the legs and ankles. Your health may suffer if you have large ulcers that do not heal, blood clots called thrombophlebitis that form […]
Signs You Might Need Spider Vein Treatment
Varicose veins are a very common medical condition, particularly among those who are obese or elderly. Spider veins are the smaller cousins of the varicose vein that do not normally cause any symptoms. However, if you are bothered by unwelcome spider veins, you may desire a spider vein treatment to improve your appearance. What are […]
Key Benefits of Compression Therapy
Compression therapy is a treatment that maintains pressure on a specific part of the body. It is usually recommended for vein support in the legs and ankles to help blood circulation but has many other uses also. Compression therapy may require the patient to wear compression stockings or the doctor may put a compression bandage. […]
Is It Too Late for Vein Treatment?
Are you dealing with unsightly varicose veins? These dysfunctional blood vessels are most common in those who elderly or overweight. Even though they may not cause symptoms, you may consider them to be a cosmetic concern worthy of treatment. The good news is that you have some vein treatment options for removing troublesome veins. Varicose […]
Common Questions About Professional Vein Care
Are you bothered by unattractive varicose veins or spider veins? If so, you have probably started seeking out professional vein care treatment options. Although varicose veins are not pretty to look at, they do not usually lead to symptoms or represent any danger in and of themselves. However, their appearance alone may prompt you to […]
Take the Next Step with Endovenous Ablation
If you suffer from painful and frustrating varicose veins, it may be time for you to take the next step with endovenous ablation. It is a very effective minimally-invasive treatment to permanently remove varicose veins. The procedure may involve radiofrequency to cauterize the affected vein and seal it shut. What Is Endovenous Ablation? Varicose veins […]
Learn More About the Venaseal Closure System
The main treatment for varicose veins and spider veins is to close the vein so the blood no longer flows through that vein. This can be done with a laser or radiofrequency heat or a chemical called a sclerosant. A new Federal Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatment for varicose veins is Venaseal™. It uses a patented […]
