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Even Active People in Good Shape Can Have Varicose Veins
Vein disease can impact the active or athletic adult Many people can develop varicose veins including men, athletes, pregnant women and those who are generally in good health. Active people are sometimes surprised to see bulging veins in their legs or to feel discomfort. As you may know, when we walk, our leg muscles pump...
Athletic Compression Socks – A Tool For Athletes
If you have seen any races or triathlons recently, you may have noticed many athletes wearing knee high compression socks or calf sleeves. To understand why even amateur athletes are wearing these socks and sleeves, it’s helpful to review the circulatory system. Blood circulates through our bodies via a network of vein and arteries. It...
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...
Men Get Varicose Veins, Too!
As many as 45 percent of all men will experience varicose veins at some point in their lives. The number one cause of varicose veins in both men and women is family history. If your mom or grandmother had varicose veins, you are more likely to have them. Lifestyle factors play a significant role as...
Untreated Venous Disease Can Lead to Serious Skin Complications
Longstanding and untreated venous insufficiency can lead to serious complications for patients. Venous reflux, associated with varicose vein disease, can result in increasing symptoms such as leg aching, pain, and swelling. This is a reflection of the increasing venous pressure from progressive valve failure inside the veins. Skin changes, such as stasis dermatitis, can even...
What Every Woman Should Know About Varicose Vein Disease
Do you have aching, painful or restless legs, heaviness, swollen ankles or muscle cramping? If so, you may have varicose veins. More than half of all women will suffer from varicose vein disease in their lifetime. For many women, varicose veins are a source of pain and discomfort. For others, varicose veins or its milder...
Athletic Compression Socks – A Tool For Runners
If you have been to any races or marathons recently, you may have noticed that many runners have begun to wear knee high compression socks or calf sleeves. Why is it beneficial? To understand the benefits of medical grade compression stockings, let’s take a look at the circulatory system. You may recall from biology class...
The Sharing Place Holiday Food Drive
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be hungry? Not “I missed lunch” hungry, but hungry because you have not eaten at all or just a little for days. Families no longer visit “emergency food” sources for temporary relief, but count on food pantries as a supplemental food source. For the majority...
January and February 2013 Indiana Vein Specialists Newsletter
A Message from Dr. Schoonover Thanks so much to those of you who helped us stock the shelves of the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank. We appreciate your donations to feed the 175 hungry families served each week by the food bank. We are introducing a new feature in our newsletter, Ask the Doctor. We...