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 […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...If you are experiencing issues with your legs feeling tired, heavy, weak, achy, cramping, you have restless leg syndrome or have pain on a constant or ongoing basis you may have a venous insufficiency issue. Visiting a vein specialist and having a complete screening is recommended. If at that time your doctor sees that you […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Diseased veins occur when the internal walls of the leg veins and valves within begin to deteriorate. When a valve has given out, the blood may begin to flow in the wrong direction at times towards the feet rather than back towards the heart. This can cause spider veins or in deeper cases, varicose veins to […]
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