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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  How to tell if you have a blood clot

  Posted on January 15, 2016 by Vein Admin in vein health

  Blood clots form inside of the deeper veins in the body. It is referred to as deep vein thrombosis. Blood clots have a gel like consistency and though sometimes resolve themselves, often times will not resolve on their own and require immediate medical attention.   The most common place for a clot to occur is […]

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  High Blood Pressure & Varicose Veins

  Posted on January 14, 2016 by Vein Admin in vein health

  Is there a link?   There is indeed. Varicose veins are caused by Venous Hypertension (high blood pressure inside of the veins themselves).   Inside of every vein are one way valves that help the blood flow towards the heart. The act of walking helps to pump blood from our feet up through our leg […]

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  Are Spider Veins a Precursor to Varicose Veins?

  Posted on January 4, 2016 by Vein Admin in spider veins, varicose veins

  As we age due to heredity, sun exposure, pregnancy, hormonal changes, taking birth control pills, excessive standing or sitting for long periods of time, obesity, tight clothing, and even constipation, sometimes our veins weaken. When veins do not open normally and allow blood flow, the blood can back up, causing swelling. In smaller veins this […]

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