June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, the perfect time to celebrate the positive influence of nutrition on the body. Eating for healthy veins is easy with these simple tips. Fight varicose veins and spider veins with smarter nutrition “Cleaning up” your diet can reduce the pressure on your veins and even reinforce them. […]
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Tips for Men with Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are not only a female issue. More than a quarter of men are currently suffering from the pain and discomfort of these bulging, twisted veins. At Northern Illinois Vein Clinic, about 45 percent of our patient base is male, and the severity of the disease is similar among genders. Men should not let […]
Continue readingHow to Get Rid of Spider Veins
Are you concerned with blue, purple and red colored veins that are prominently shown on your legs? While you should always consult your doctor or a specialist to receive a diagnosis, you are most likely experiencing spider veins. Whether you are worried about throbbing and aching symptoms or your visible veins are causing you to […]
Continue readingPostpartum Varicose Veins: What You Should Know About the Twisted Bulging Veins
The development or worsening of varicose veins during pregnancy is very common. In fact, many people are not aware that the connection between varicose veins and pregnancy is quite significant. About 40 percent of pregnant women suffer from varicose veins during pregnancy. These bulging, twisted veins can cause legs to feel heavy, restless, painful and […]
Continue readingPopular Varicose Vein Treatment in Illinois
Painful and unsightly, varicose veins are a troubling reality for a considerable percentage of the population. For some individuals, the concern is more cosmetic, while for others, these enlarged veins make daily actions difficult and can even disrupt sleep by causing muscle cramps. Regardless of how this condition impacts those suffering from it, most would […]
Continue readingDixon, Illinois Business Owner Gets Quick Relief from Varicose Veins
Tim Oliver owns Oliver’s Corner Grocery in Dixon, where he’s also chief butcher. It’s a job that keeps him on his feet most of the day. The 62 year old had varicose veins for years. (His mom had them too.) They didn’t bother him too much, but in the last couple of years, he started […]
Continue readingHow Do Blood Clots Form in Veins?
Blood clots can often develop at times and in places where their presence can be harmful. This development can lead to stroke, heart attack, swelling, and severe pain. To prevent them, it is essential to understand how blood clots form in veins. How Blood Clots Form in Veins Small disc-shaped cells called platelets are triggered […]
Continue readingWhy Sclerotherapy is a Great Way to Treat Spider Veins
Telangiectasia, more commonly known as spider veins, is a vein condition that typically occurs on the legs, creating a web-like appearance near the surface of the skin. Spider veins can appear red, blue, or purple and are sometimes accompanied by pain, heaviness or tiredness in the affected area. With treatment such as sclerotherapy at Northern […]
Continue readingVein Pain: What Your Legs Are Trying to Tell You
Many patients seek out a vein specialist due to sensations of pain or heaviness in the legs that have become distractions in everyday life. If you are experiencing pain in the legs that you think may be caused by vein issues, reach out to Northern Illinois Vein Clinic to reduce or eliminate your pain. Chronic […]
Continue readingHow Laser Vein Removal Can Change Your Life
Varicose veins may begin appearing in your legs or become more prevalent as you get older. Varicose veins are relatively common, with approximately 35 percent of Americans experiencing this condition. Fortunately, some treatments can effectively eliminate varicose veins and alleviate accompanying symptoms. Centers like Northern Illinois Vein Clinic help patients reclaim their bodies, find relief […]
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