by VTC - CA | Dec 7, 2023 | Varicose Vein
What to Expect at Your Initial Consultation Your initial consultation includes a review of your medical history and a discussion of your symptoms and concerns. The vein doctor will conduct a physical exam to identify problematic veins and what might be causing them....
by VTC - CA | Nov 25, 2023 | Varicose Vein
Is It OK to Avoid Treatment for Varicose Veins? Is it OK to leave varicose veins untreated? Sometimes it is. But many times it isn’t. The only way to determine the answer is to book an appointment with a qualified vein doctor. Varicose veins are often visible. They...
by VTC - CA | Nov 25, 2023 | Varicose Vein
What Is the Safest Treatment for Varicose Veins? Varicose vein treatment has changed tremendously in recent decades. Vein stripping surgery was once a common solution. It’s now been largely replaced by minimally invasive procedures that don’t require large incisions,...
by VTC - CA | Nov 25, 2023 | Varicose Vein
Can You Prevent Spider Veins? Spider veins are very common, especially as we age, and they aren’t 100 percent preventable. But there are several things you can do to lower your risk of developing them. The first step is to book an appointment with a vein doctor who...
by VTC - CA | Nov 25, 2023 | Varicose Vein
What Are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are blood vessels that have become pressurized. They often develop when a valve inside a deeper vein fails to close tightly. Blood begins flowing in reverse and accumulating in the vein, which causes the vein to swell and...
by VTC - CA | Jun 24, 2023 | Varicose Vein
1. Why Do Varicose Veins Cause Pain and Discomfort? Varicose veins are pressurized, twisted, swollen blood vessels. They often result from backward blood flow that engorges the vein. This happens when a valve in a deep vein fails to close tightly. Varicose veins can...
