Venous insufficiency is a condition characterized by poor circulation and the pooling of blood in the legs. Patients with this condition frequently experience tired, achy, heavy legs at the end of the day, night cramps, and swelling in the feet and ankles. Varicose...
Author: Arun Chervu, MD, FACS, RVT, MBA, MHA, Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon Types of Venous Diseases Spider Veins are the small, visible veins which often have the appearance of having been drawn on the skin, with a fine pen. They do not bulge out beyond the skin,...
My name is Eric Herbert. I started this journey in October of 2019. After making the decision to have my left leg amputated, I wondered where my life would go from there. While recovering from surgery, I was visited by two current amputees (Chad & Jonathan), who...
Everyone is aware that a sedentary lifestyle causes all sorts of health problems which can ultimately lead to a shorter life. Failing to get the recommended amount of standing time per day (between 2 to 4 hours) can also adversely affect the health of your veins. But...
