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Jan 2017
A Simple Analogy Of Varicose Vein Treatment
When it comes to treating the leg veins, the best analogy that I have heard, is comparing them to a large waterfall. The idea is to treat the underlying problem first, then to treat what is left, and finally any cosmetic issues. Obviously, if there is no underlying problem, the cosmetic issue may be addressed directly. One can imagine a large waterfall on the side…
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Dec 2016
Men Get Varicose Veins Too!
When people think of varicose veins, they tend to think of them as a problem exclusively reserved for older women. But the truth is that a surprising amount of men suffer from varicose veins, spider veins and other related vein disorders. In fact, researchers estimate that anywhere from 20 to 50 percent of men in the United States will develop varicose veins sometime between the…
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Oct 2016How Does VeinGogh Work To Treat Unwanted Veins?
The VeinGogh Ohmic Thermolysis System – VeinGogh for short – is an effective treatment for spider veins on the face. VeinGogh is known for its quick, painless, and blemish-free treatment and results so, if you’re wondering how to treat your facial spider veins, VeinGogh is the answer you’ve been searching for. How Does It Work? VeinGogh’s manner of treatment can be described by its full…
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Oct 2016
Top 5 Myths About Varicose Veins
Varicose veins will affect up to 20% of men and 40% of women at some point in their lifetimes, and the condition becomes more prevalent with age. Although varicose veins cannot be 100% prevented, they can be successfully treated. In addition, the likelihood of developing this condition can be minimized for both men and women. Varicose veins can be more than just unsightly; sometimes people…
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Jun 2016Varicose Veins During Pregnancy
Preventing varicose veins during pregnancy is something that floats across most moms-to-be’s minds at some point in time. The added blood volume, strain, and weight that is put on the body during pregnancy can really exacerbate varicose veins. To understand how these veins are caused and what can be done to prevent and treat them, you’ll need to understand what they are, first. Varicose veins…
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May 2016Tratamiento de laser para arañitas en las piernas
Si tiene arañas vasculares, ciertamente no está solo. La edad, junto con una serie de afecciones médicas, puede causar arañas vasculares o hacerlas más prominentes. Afortunadamente, existen muchas opciones de tratamiento de venas que puede considerar para ayudar a que sus piernas se vean y se sientan mejor. Cuando esté listo para tratar sus arañas vasculares en Houston, también querrá trabajar con médicos expertos que…
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Feb 2016Arañas vasculares y várices en las piernas
Si ve muchas pequeñas arañas vasculares en sus piernas en Houston, ¿eso significa que también tiene venas varicosas? La respuesta es tal vez, porque ambos se forman por la misma razón básica. Los dos tipos de problemas de venas son muy similares, por lo que pueden ir de la mano. Sin embargo, tener venas pequeñas en sus piernas es una rutina para la mayoría de…
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Jan 2016
What Is Venous Disease? These Are The Facts Everyone Should Know
Millions of people are affected by venous disease every day. Venous disease can range from being slightly annoying and unsightly, to being absolutely dangerous! So, what is venous disease and how can it affect you? How Do I Get A Venous Disease? The vein’s job is simple: move blood from the muscles back to the lungs to get an oxygen refill. The problem is that the blood in the…
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Jan 2016
Leg Ulcers: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
What Are The Symptoms, Causes And Treatments Of Leg Ulcers? Leg ulcers can be as confusing to our Houston patients as they are persistent. These wounds that appear in the lower leg are the subject of all kinds of speculation by patients including what causes leg ulcers, why they return, and how they can be treated. In this article, we hope to provide the solid answers for those…
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Jan 2016What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis And How Is It Treated?
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? Basically, Deep Vein Thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that has formed in a vein in the lower legs. Although DVT can occur in any vein in the body, it is very rare for it to occur anywhere other than in the leg. In rare cases, it has been found in the pelvic veins, and even in the arms. But again,…