Leg ulcers are not just wounds; they are a window to your vascular health and a call for immediate attention. These persistent sores that refuse to heal can start as a minor cut or as an area deprived of essential nutrients and oxygen due to poor blood circulation. When wounds surpass the duration...
Varicose Veins
Varicose Vein Facts: Insights from Coastal Vascular CenterVaricose Vein Facts:
Varicose veins are more than just a cosmetic concern; they can significantly affect your health and quality of life. As we age or spend long hours on our feet, the risk of developing these unsightly and often painful veins increases. At Coastal Vascular Center, located in Pearland, TX, and Lake...
Revolutionizing Vascular Aesthetics with Sclerotherapy for Spider and Varicose Veins
At Coastal Vascular Center, we understand the impact that unsightly spider and varicose veins can have on your life—not just physically, but emotionally too. Millions of individuals live with the visible and often embarrassing appearance of spider veins, but thanks to modern vascular...
The Best Treatment for Venous Insufficiency: Getting Your Blood Flow Back on Track
Venous Insufficiency, also known as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), is a health condition where the veins cannot efficiently send blood from the legs up to the heart. If not treated on time, this may result in pain, swelling, and even lower limb ulcers. Various treatments are available today -...
Unmasking Varicose & Spider Veins: Types, Treatments, and The Road to Relief
Every twist and turn of our intricate vasculature tells a tale. While most blood vessels silently perform their crucial tasks, some dance a little too close to the skin surface. These are refered to as varicose veins and spider vein, a spectacle that is more than just skin deep. At Coastal...
Resolving Venous Reflux Disease with Vein Ablation Treatment
Vein ablation is an effective treatment method used to combat venous reflux disease, also known as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). This medical condition significantly impacts the effective circulation of blood in the lower extremities, often resulting in leg pain, varicose veins, and swollen...
Varicose Veins After Pregnancy: Understanding Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Varicose veins are a common condition that affects both men and women but are particularly common in women during and after pregnancy. Varicose veins appear as dark, bulging veins that twist and turn and most frequently occur in the legs. These veins are a result of the valves in your veins not...
Minimally Invasive Treatments of Venous Reflux
Venous reflux disease is also known as venous insufficiency. This a medical condition affecting the circulation of blood in the lower extremities. The tiny valves that force blood back up towards the heart no longer function. Thus, causing blood to pool up in the legs, and the veins of the legs...
Symptoms Of Poor Circulation In The Body You Should Know
Poor circulation is a symptom, not a condition in itself. If you have poor circulation, you are having a problem getting blood to the parts of the body that need it. Every part of the body depends on healthy circulation. Your lungs and muscles need oxygen, waste material is eliminated by organs...
What Is The Difference Between Varicose Veins And Spider Veins?
When talking about swollen veins on the legs, you may hear terms such as varicose veins and spider veins used interchangeably, even though these are two different vein issues. While they can occur for similar reasons, it’s essential to know the difference when deciding what treatment options are...
The Dangers Of Leaving Varicose Veins Untreated
Usually, varicose veins are considered unsightly blemishes under the skin. However, treating these dilated blood vessels can be about more than just appearances. Leaving varicose veins untreated can lead to various medical conditions. Most patients with varicose veins report symptoms of itchiness,...
Vein Myths Debunked
A lot of people get varicose veins as they get older, or they notice the tiny purplish spider veins spreading throughout their thighs the longer they work many hours on their feet. These unsightly veins can be very embarrassing, so if you have them, you might feel desperate to find a solution...