Bulging ankle vein is a common symptom of varicose veins that we usually hear from our patients. These prominent veins can be a common sign of vein dysfunction. When the valves don’t operate properly, blood pools and enlarge the vein. Inflammation and swelling are the common cause of bulging veins in the ankle.
Read MoreAffordable vein care at Physicians Vein Clinics doesn’t end after a free screening, rather this is just the beginning. Our physicians will determine if the patient has a vein problem and the best and most cost effective treatment plan.
Read MoreSome women may start to develop varicose veins during their pregnancy. They can get worse with having multiple pregnancies or even carrying multiples. During pregnancy, the amount of blood in a woman’s body increases, adding extra pressure to her veins.
Read MoreDo you have a questionable vein in your leg or multiple questionable veins, and you’re just not sure what steps you need to take to find out if a doctor can help you? It is common for veins to slowly start to appear over time, and then after more time, they begin to be symptomatic.
Read MoreTo some people, varicose veins are just an eyesore and to others, they can be a hindering health condition. If you have varicose veins, how do you know if it is safe for you to fly?
Read MorePhysicians Vein Clinics welcomes Darren Chester, MD, to our clinic.
Before joining Dr. Lornell Hansen’s team, Dr. Chester worked dual roles 21 years as a family medicine physician at McGreevy Clinic (now part of Avera) and also a flight surgeon for the SD Air National Guard
Read MoreIf you have varicose veins, you may be wondering if you should exercise or if exercise makes varicose veins worse? Generally, exercise helps keep veins healthy and promotes circulation. As the weather warms up and you begin to spend more time outside, there are many different opportunities to promote vein health!
Read MoreVaricose veins are more than a cosmetic nuisance. If left untreated they can lead to serious health problems. Some of the more intense issues include persistent leg swelling, chronic leg pain, dry/thinned skin, inflammation, scaling skin and even open sores.
Read MoreHave you ever experienced an overwhelming urge to move your legs in the middle of the night? Has this movement and irritability to move your legs keep you from relaxing in bed, and often robbing you of sleep? In many instances, these feelings subside when there is movement, such as walking around.
Read MoreThe decision to seek treatment for your varicose and spider veins is a wise investment in both your health and quality of life. Once you’ve completed the treatment process with Physicians Vein Clinics it is important to continue your progress at home.
Read MoreFollowing your vein procedures and treatments at Physicians Vein Clinics you will need to wear medical grade compression stockings as continuum therapy. This sounds simple enough, however, the process of donning compression hose can be a small feat and a serious test of patience.
Read MoreFor many looking for relief from the discomfort of varicose veins and the symptoms that accompany them, compression hose play a vital role in both the treatment and recovery process. Venous disorders require time and patience to treat both correctly and effectively, there is no quick fix.
Read MoreWhy is it important to follow-up with Sclerotherapy treatment following my EVLA procedure? Once you have completed your Endovenous Laser Ablation procedure for the treatment of your varicose veins several follow-up Sclerotherapy sessions will be scheduled.
Read MoreConservative vein therapy is a fundamental first step to restoring vein health and successfully treating vein deficiency. This type of therapy is often recommended prior to seeking surgical and non-surgical treatments such as Sclerotherapy or Endovenous Laser Ablation.
Read MoreQ: How can I prevent having varicose veins? I am 20 years old, but yet my varicose veins are getting enlarged and more severe.
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