Dedicated to promoting tips, news and general updates regarding Venous Insufficiency. This site is intended to be informative but by no means is this medical opinion or fact. To seek medical advice, please contact a local Vein Specialist in the SW Florida are. We recommend Dr. Joseph Magnant in Fort Myers.

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  Blood Clots Can Happen at Any Age

  Posted on January 12, 2017 by Vein Admin in varicose veins

  Health depends on your state of being, not your biological age. Vein issues, though more common ages 50 and above, can also happen in younger people, especially athletes who are at higher risk due to extended travel, possible dehydration, body trauma and resulting immobilization, and the possibility of fractures or surgery.   Blood clots happen […]

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  What is Buerger’s Disease?

  Posted on January 5, 2017 by Vein Admin in Associated conditions

  Buerger’s Disease is also known as thromboangiitis obliterans. It causes blockages in the veins of the hands and feet. The reduced blood flow causes inflammation, which in turn causes pain which in the case of Buerger’s can lead to permanent tissue damage and even necrosis in the form of gangrene.   This vein disease can […]

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  Diagnosing Spider Veins

  Posted on December 27, 2016 by Vein Admin in spider veins

  While the visual appearance is enough to bring your attention to newly forming purplish colored veins close to the surface of your skin, it is best to visit a vein specialist for a formal diagnosis as well as to get a jump on treating them early. The sooner treatment begins, the better a prognosis is […]

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