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 become distended. What causes reflux in the veins? In...
The more than 40 million people in the United States that suffer from varicose veins are finding relief will a minimally invasive treatment called radiofrequency (RF) technology that seals the affected veins with low-temperate radiofrequency energy. Radiofrequency (RF) endovenous ablation is one of several minimally invasive treatments for varicose veins. The RF procedure involves the use of ultrasound to guide a...
A lot of people think that varicose veins and spider veins are nothing more than a cosmetic issue. Varicose veins can look like blue or purple ropes under your skin. Spider veins are red or bluish-purple and spread out over your legs like webs. These veins might not be a cosmetic issue. It could be an indication that the veins...