Have your varicose veins become itchy?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 25, 2017
As if having varicose veins on your legs isn’t difficult enough with leg pain, swelling, and visual unsightliness, they can also become itchy, irritated and can even change the color of the surrounding and overlying skin. Itchy legs in the area of varicose veins could signal the onset of Venous Stasis Dermatitis. Stasis dermatitis is
Are You at Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 12, 2017
A deep vein thrombosis can be a scary thing to experience, having knowledge ahead of time can not only save you time, it could save your life. Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot which forms in the deeper veins located in the leg or arm. While blood clots in the superficial veins do
Are Varicose Veins Inevitable During Pregnancy?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 11, 2017
Varicose veins happen often during pregnancy because of the extra volume of blood your body produces in order to support not one but two lives. This extra blood when combined with extra added body weight and the baby’s weight can put a strain on your legs. This when combined with additionally produced progesterone which relaxes
Are You at Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 10, 2017
A deep vein thrombosis can be a scary thing to experience, having knowledge ahead of time can not only save you time, it could save your life. Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot which forms in the deeper veins located in the leg or arm. While blood clots in the superficial veins do
Endovenous Thermal Ablation
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: January 9, 2017
Varicose veins in some case can cause pain and swelling while for others they remain simply a cosmetic flaw that they would rather not have. Thanks to medical advances in vascular treatments there are now several highly effective approved procedures available. One of the most effective is endovenous thermal ablation. This is ideal for
Why Winter is the Best Time for Varicose Vein Treatment
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 5, 2016
Now that the Fall season is upon us, humidity has dropped, temperatures are a bit cooler, and the rainy season has passed. So, you may be wondering what the temperature has to do with varicose vein treatment. With the weather changing, you are able to wear longer pants and long skirts without melting in
Is Massage a treatment for Varicose Veins?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 29, 2016
We all know that feeling when muscles get tight and your body hurts. A therapeutic massage helps to work the knots out. So, many people wonder if massage would be a solution for the pain of varicose veins. The answer is no. Why? Well, even though your legs are feeling pain and swelling as you
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome: What is it?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 15, 2016
Pelvic congestion syndrome is a condition that up to 15 percent of American women ages 20 to 50 suffer from. It is a chronic medical issue that creates pain in the pelvic area. This is caused by varicose veins that are not visible externally. Varicose veins are damaged veins in which the valves inside of
Sclerotherapy for Varicose Vein Treatment
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 2, 2016
By the time that you have reached out to a vein doctor for the snaky, ropey veins crawling up your leg, you have suffered for a while. A lot of patients put off treatment thinking that maybe home remedies or creams will take care of the pain and heavy feeling in their legs. Some put
Will Spider Veins Become Varicose Veins?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 18, 2016
Have you noticed webbed shaped veins under your skin? These are called spider veins and can appear as blue, purple, or red. These small veins are often connected and are more noticeable through thin layers of skin such as on the face. Spider veins, also known as telangiectasia, are in indicator that you are experiencing
