Varicose Vein treatment-When is the best time to schedule treatment?

December 14, 2017

We can address varicose vein treatment in many different ways.  With new technology, the old varicose vein treatment of vein stripping is outdated and hardly performed anymore.  New vein treatments such as heat-induced vein ablation, non-thermal ablation, and sclerotherapy are the best varicose vein treatments now. We will mainly discuss varicose vein treatments today, but for more information about varicose…

Varicose Vein Treatments Available to You!

November 8, 2017

Venous disease presents itself in many different shapes and sizes. They vary from large visible varicose veins, to veins causing symptoms that are not visible, or to spider veins. Each one has different forms of vein treatments available. Memphis Vascular Center can treat all the above! Let’s discuss some of the vein treatment options available to you. Large varicose veins…

What does it cost for vein treatments?

October 18, 2017

So maybe you have seen commercials or ads by now, and you have thought that having these veins on my legs are really not a big deal.  Or you may have thought it is going to be to expensive to get rid of these veins.  Well in many cases, your treatments may be covered under your insurance plan. Many times,…

Varicose Veins?

September 13, 2017

There are different types of veins in your body. Some examples are deep and superficial. Deep veins are centrally located and carry a majority of your blood back to your heart. Superficial veins carry a small portion of your blood and are located closer to your skin. When they are not functioning correctly, they can become varicose veins. Spider or…

PREGNANCY AND VARICOSE VEINS…..

February 2, 2017

  There are ways to minimize veins that have appeared during pregnancy and their long term effects. Typically, there are three main causes.  The first, probably the most obvious, is that as the baby grows pressure on the veins in the pelvis increases.  This will make it harder for the veins in the legs to circulate the blood back to…

Varicose Veins and your health

July 20, 2016

Here is a good article discussing your vascular health and varicose veins. http://www.newsmax.com/FastFeatures/blood-pressure-varicose-veins/2016/07/14/id/738744/ Varicose veins are caused by high blood pressure within a vein. The unsightly or bulging veins in the legs or pelvis occur when valves in the veins break. Other symptoms of varicose veins include sores on the legs, rashes, skin color changes, and a heavy or aching…

Holiday shopping and your leg health

November 23, 2015

It is that time of year again. You are having to fight the traffic and the crowds at stores. Chances are that this time of the year you will be putting in more walking miles than you do the rest of the year. For people with venous or arterial disease in their legs, it can be quite challenging. Typically, problems…

Varicose vein myths and facts

November 18, 2015

Patients ask me all of the time, “How can I prevent varicose veins?” The truth is hard to swallow. varicose vein prevention with exerciseIt is hard to accept because we feel helpless. We want control in our lives. We want to be able to change things that are wrong. If we are overweight, there is a self-help solution. Diet and…

Varicose Veins and risk factors

November 13, 2015

Varicose veins are swollen veins that lie under your skin. They look lumpy and dark blue or purple through your skin. They usually affect your legs, particularly your calf and sometimes your thigh.Veins have one-way valves that help keep blood flowing toward your heart. If your valves are weak or damaged, blood can back up and pool in your veins….

Venous health and pelvic pain

October 20, 2015

Memphis Vascular Center not only focuses on your legs, but your overall venous health. Poor venous flow can also cause pelvic pain. MVC offers treatment options for pelvic congestion syndrome.  Memphis Vascular is the first Nationally Accredited Memphis Vein Center.  For more information or question please contact us at 901-683-1890 or email us. Pelvic Pain? Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Symptoms and treatment…