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Presenting With Varicose and Spider Veins

One of the most frequent questions we get from our patients is how we address both varicose and spider veins. In this blog, we’ll discuss how we help patients with both dilated varicosities and small caliber surface veins (spider veins). What is the Difference Between Varicose and Spider Veins? Varicose veins are large, swollen, and twisted blue...

Varicose Veins After Pregnancy

Now that your little bundle of joy has arrived, you may be concerned to see that your varicose veins didn’t disappear with your baby bump. If your veins don’t improve within 6 months of pregnancy, you should talk to a vein specialist. Pregnancy and Varicose Veins Varicose veins develop when the valves that keep blood...

Association Between Varicose Veins and DVT

Association Between Varicose Veins and DVT

A recent study published in the Journal American Medical Association (JAMA) found a significant association between varicose veins and DVT (deep vein thrombosis), and less clear potential associations with pulmonary embolism (PE) and peripheral artery disease (PAD). Association Between Varicose Veins and DVT The significance of this large, retrospective population study (over 400,000 people) is...

Summer Legs are Made in the Winter®

Summer Legs are Made in the Winter ®

Did you know that half of all people over age 50 are affected by varicose veins? That’s nearly 55 percent of women and 45 percent of men in the U.S.  Most all insurance carriers require both a Full Consultation and a Period of Conservative Treatment before they will cover procedure costs.  That’s why we say Summer...

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Complimentary Varicose Vein Screening

Do you have aching, painful or restless legs? Heaviness, swollen ankles or muscle cramping? It could be varicose veins! Indiana Vein Specialists will perform complimentary ultrasound screenings at Endurance House Zionsville on Thursday, September 14th from 5-7 p.m. Meet Dr. Jeffery Schoonover 5:30-6:00 p.m. You can also get information or sign up for Indy Women’s Half Marathon...

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Have you heard about VenaSeal?

Last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the VenaSeal closure system to permanently treat varicose veins of the legs by sealing the affected superficial veins using a tissue adhesive agent.  Indiana Vein Specialists is one of the first practices in Indiana to offer this new technology for treating varicose veins. The VenaSeal system...

Indiana Vein Specialists® Adds a New Treatment Method

Indiana Vein Specialists® announced recently that they are the first medical practice in the greater Indianapolis area to treat varicose vein patients with Varithena®, a newly released foam sclerosant medication that can be used to treat many forms of varicose vein disease.  Varithena® has been under development for the last 14 years, demonstrating safety and efficacy...

Pregnancy and Varicose Veins

Along with the joys of pregnancy can come not so joyful varicose veins. There are several causes of varicose veins during pregnancy. Heredity is a major contributing factor. Hormone levels rise during pregnancy causing the walls of the veins to relax and result in increased risk. During pregnancy, the blood volume doubles to supply both...

Restless Leg Syndrome – It May Be Varicose Veins

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) affects as much as 15 percent of the general population and negatively impacts their quality of life. Those with RLS experience irresistible urges to move their legs; a “creeping” feeling in the legs; persistent leg movement during sleep; or tingling, burning, aching or numbness of the legs. Symptoms of RLS are...

Advances In Varicose Vein Treatment

Do you have aching, painful or restless legs, heaviness, swollen ankles or muscle cramping? If so, you may have varicose vein disease. More than half of all women and about 45 percent of men will suffer from varicose vein disease in their lifetime. A family history and aging increase one’s tendency to develop varicose veins....

Have You Stopped Dancing?

Do you have aching, painful or restless legs, heaviness, swollen ankles or muscle cramping? Have you stopped enjoying dancing or other physical activities because of leg pain? If so, you may have varicose veins. More than half of all women and about 45 percent of men will suffer from varicose vein disease in their lifetime....

Summer Legs Are Made In the Winter™

Don’t Hide Your Legs This Summer Summer clothes are just around the corner but you don’t have to hide your legs this year. Are you unhappy with the appearance of your legs? Do you avoid wearing clothing that shows your legs? Are you experiencing swelling and discomfort in your legs? Do you have a network...