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What Causes Skin Discoloration and What To Do About It

Do you have brown or reddish skin discoloration on your legs, ankles, and/or feet? It is often thought that this happens due to a dermatological…

7 Tips for Traveling with Varicose Veins

If there’s one positive thing that COVID-19 has done, it’s bringing back the road trip. With so much travel shut down, and the safety of…

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What You Need to Know About Iliac Veins

There are so many different types of veins in our bodies it is sometimes hard to keep track. One type of vein that you may…

The Reason Why Only One of Your Legs is Swollen

There is a very common question among patients at Vein Clinics of America: “why is only one of my legs swelling?” Chances are good a…

What Causes Venous Ulcers and How to Prevent Them

Ulcers are open sores on the skin that can affect any area. However, they are most often found on the legs. How are venous ulcers…

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Blood Pooling Causes, Symptoms & Prevention

You’ve likely heard the term “blood pooling,” but may not know what it really means. We are here to teach you about blood pooling and…

Why Do My Legs Feel Heavy?

Have you ever experienced your legs feeling heavier than normal? It is a common feeling, so know that you are not alone. You likely have…

The Stages of Chronic Venous Insufficiency

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), “chronic venous disease (CVD) is one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide.” However, since it works…

What to Expect During Your Vein Ablation Procedure

While having vein issues can be a major problem, getting them treated doesn’t have to be. Thanks to the advancement of technology, fixing those nasty…

How to Naturally Prevent Blood Clots

There is no sugar-coating it: blood clots are serious business. Whether they are in your legs, or somewhere potentially deadly like your lungs, blood clots…

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What Causes Skin Discoloration and What To Do About It

7 Tips for Traveling with Varicose Veins

What You Need to Know About Iliac Veins

The Reason Why Only One of Your Legs is Swollen

What Causes Venous Ulcers and How to Prevent Them

Blood Pooling Causes, Symptoms & Prevention

Why Do My Legs Feel Heavy?

The Stages of Chronic Venous Insufficiency

What to Expect During Your Vein Ablation Procedure

How to Naturally Prevent Blood Clots

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What Causes Skin Discoloration and What To Do About It

7 Tips for Traveling with Varicose Veins

What You Need to Know About Iliac Veins

The Reason Why Only One of Your Legs is Swollen

What Causes Venous Ulcers and How to Prevent Them

Blood Pooling Causes, Symptoms & Prevention

Why Do My Legs Feel Heavy?

The Stages of Chronic Venous Insufficiency

What to Expect During Your Vein Ablation Procedure

How to Naturally Prevent Blood Clots

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