Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, and it affects millions of Americans every year. It is caused by the force of blood pushing against your artery walls as it travels throughout your body. Having high blood pressure forces your heart to work beyond its natural capacity, often causing damage to many areas […]
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Common Side Effects of Vein Treatments
There are a variety of leg vein diseases that plague adults each year. Thankfully, there are also a variety of treatment methods, like sclerotherapy, that are offered for patients suffering from varicose veins and spider veins. Northern Illinois Vein Clinic specializes in vein treatments for adults near Rockford Illinois. One of the most critical steps […]
Continue readingDebunking Common Varicose Vein Myths
There are many varicose veins myths and misconceptions when it comes to varicose veins. The internet is full of homemade remedies and other questionable science for preventing varicose veins. Here at the Northern Illinois Vein Clinic, we want to debunk some of these varicose Vein myths and point you in the direction of proven […]
Continue readingCompression Therapy
Varicose veins are a common problem that affects millions of people around the world. If you are one of them, you know all too well that varicose veins are more than just cosmetic nuisances. The symptoms these faulty veins cause can include achiness, fatigue and cramping. Endovenous Laser Ablation Therapy (EVLT) and sclerotherapy are common varicose veins […]
Continue readingVein Stripping vs. Laser Treatments
When you think about varicose vein stripping treatment, you may think of vein ligation or stripping. These invasive procedures have been the gold standard for varicose vein treatment until recently. However, new state-of-the-art laser treatment for varicose veins is quickly replacing vein stripping. But what exactly is the difference between these two procedures? Is one better […]
Continue reading68yo Roscoe Resident Back in the Game Thanks to Varicose Vein Treatment
Tom Adland thought his varicose veins would permanently sideline him from everyday life. But then he met Dr. Rimas Gilvydis and the staff at Northern Illinois Vein Clinic. Adland’s varicose veins started bothering him about 15 years ago. Since that time, the now-68-year-old Roscoe resident underwent three vein-stripping procedures. “It was just to no avail,” […]
Continue readingVaricose Veins in Men: It Happens to Us, Too
If we did some word association with the condition known as varicose veins, terms such as pregnancy and compression stockings would likely be thrown into the mix. It’s easy to understand why many people associate varicose veins primarily with women. So many of these veins show up during pregnancy, and about three-fourths of people who […]
Continue readingVaricose Veins Can Lead to Health Problems During Long Trips
With the summer travel season in full swing, many are preparing for long road trips. Dr. Gilvydis says that for people with varicose veins, trips of four hours or more by plane, car or train can intensify pain and discomfort, and even pose a risk for blood clots including deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot […]
Continue readingCan Herbal and Home Remedies Work to Treat Varicose Veins?
Home remedies have become quite popular recently. But many people often question if these home remedies for varicose veins actually work. Varicose veins are unsightly, large, twisting, and bumpy veins that typically show up just under the surface of the skin in the legs. But can you get rid of varicose veins naturally? Unfortunately, there […]
Continue readingTalk to Your Doctor About Leg Pain Issues
Patients often tell me they wish they would have sought treatment for their leg vein issues sooner. Many people think nothing can be done about their vein conditions and related leg pain – that the treatment would be too painful or deemed “cosmetic” and not covered by insurance. Sometimes, individuals don’t realize their leg pain […]
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