Varicose veins are more than just unsightly, they can be painful and problematic as well. They can cause throbbing, itching, and clotting, among other things, though they’re rarely life-threatening. While there's no certain way to prevent varicose veins from developing, there are ways to lower your chances. The Vein...
Hemorrhoids are more common than you think, and nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, 1 in 20 Americans struggle with hemorrhoids at some point in their lives, and 50% of people over the age of 50 have them. Looking past the stigma and bringing up hemorrhoids with your doctor...
Are your legs keeping you up at night? You lie down and try to sleep, but your legs seem to have a life of their own. Sometimes it’s a pins-and-needles feeling, and sometimes your legs itch. In addition, your brain seems to signal your legs that it’s always time to...
Bulging veins on your hands or ropey, blue and purple varicose veins on your legs are unattractive and can make you look older than you are. Fortunately, here at the Vein Institute of Connecticut, in Fairfield and Newtown, Connecticut, we offer expert vein treatments, so you don’t have to live...
The Chair Squat If you work at a desk for your job, you probably spend a lot of your time sitting down in a chair. This exercise is perfect for getting away with exercising without having to commit to going to the gym or buying expensive equipment. We’re pretty sure...
“These swollen, enlarged, rope-like veins can be seen under the skin and can appear anywhere on your body. However, they mainly affect your legs, feet or thighs.” – source. Let’s take a closer look at just what exactly varicose veins are. What Are Varicose Veins? Many people are always asking what...
1) By age 60, 70% of all women and 40% of men in America will suffer from bulging, painful legs, which can be symptoms of varicose veins and more specifically, vein disease. 2) Other symptoms include restless leg syndrome, leg or ankle swelling, cramping, burning skin, or bleeding ulcers on...
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Unfortunately, varicose veins are sometimes not the worst problems you can experience with your legs. A disease called inflammatory liposclerosis can affect people who have varicose veins, causing discoloration of the lower leg, hardening of the skin and pain. The cause of liposclerosis is unknown, but doctors have noted that...
When you think about what running does to your legs – constant pounding; continuous motion up to and sometimes through exhaustion; exposure to heat, cold and precipitation – you might conclude that the activity might be a cause of varicose veins. But scientists and doctors seem to agree that running is...
If you are like most people, you don’t think too much about the calf muscle in your lower leg. In addition to connecting the ankle bone to the knee bone, the calf muscle assists the pumping of blood from your feet up to your heart and lungs. Consisting of seven...
