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What Are the Signs of DVT? Seven Common Symptoms of Vein Disease

Submitted by Dr. Greenberg on February 12, 2020 - 12:27pm

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a type of vein disease that occurs when a blood clot forms in the deep, larger veins of the legs as a result of slow moving blood. Clots that form in an artery or vein can be life threatening and require urgent medical evaluation as they can lead to heart attack, stroke or another life-threatening clot. An estimated 900,000 people have DVT in the United States, but the good news is this condition is both preventable and treatable if it’s discovered early.

Is it Common to Have to Wear Compression Hose Before Vein Procedures?

Submitted by Dr. Greenberg on January 13, 2020 - 7:46pm

Compression therapy plays an important role in the treatment of varicose vein disease. It’s a safe and effective way to increase blood flow in the lower extremities without surgery. It may also help alleviate pain and loosen constriction between the vein walls.

Depending on your unique situation your doctor may recommend compression therapy of between two and six days per week. He or she may recommend overnight compression therapy as well. 

Vein Treatment Costs: What Insurance Does and Does Not Cover

Submitted by Dr. Greenberg on December 2, 2019 - 2:36pm

Typically, most people seeking treatment for varicose veins will find the evaluation of the vein problem is covered by insurance as well as the vein treatment itself. In most cases, Medicare as well as many other insurance carriers cover varicose veins that cause pain or discomfort. 

Vein treatment costs and insurance coverage

Before insurance companies can confirm coverage, they need to confirm that you meet certain criteria, including (but not limited to):

Spider Veins: Five Common Locations & Treatment Options

Submitted by Dr. Greenberg on October 29, 2019 - 6:53pm

Spider veins are small, flat, damaged veins located just beneath the surface of the skin. While they are not typically painful or harmful, they can sometimes cause stinging, burning or aching.

These unsightly spider veins can be blue, purple or red and may appear in the form of thin lines, webs or branches. They are often the result of tiny blood vessels bursting, increased pressure in the vein or sun damage.

Common spider vein locations

Spider veins are commonly found in the following areas:

EVLT: Recovery Time & Alternative Options

Submitted by Dr. Greenberg on September 16, 2019 - 2:00pm

EVLT, or endovenous laser ablation, is a minimally invasive, ultrasound-guided technique used to treat varicose veins. During the procedure, laser energy is guided through a tiny fiber to the inside of a diseased vein wall. The laser energy causes the vein to closeand restores proper circulation. Twisted, bulging varicose veins disappear within a few weeks of treatment.

Blue Veins: What the Color of Your Veins Says About Your Health

Submitted by Dr. Greenberg on August 15, 2019 - 1:48pm

 

If blood is red, why are veins blue? The answer depends on a number of things, including how your eyes perceive color, how light behaves when it contacts your body, and the special properties of blood.If you have pale skin it’s not uncommon to see blue veins traveling across your arms, neck, chest and legs. In fact, visible veins that show through the skin’s surface are just a part of life. 

But if you have big, blue, bulging veins you have varicose veins—and a red flag for vein health. 

Burst Vein in Leg: Causes & Treatments

Submitted by Dr. Greenberg on July 26, 2019 - 1:41pm

Veins can burst for many reasons, but this usually occurs when a varicose vein is injured. Varicose veins are blue, ropy, bulging veins commonly found in the legs and feet. If the skin is not broken at the time of the trauma, there will be some bruising. If the skin is broken, however, there can be blood loss. 

Varicose Vein Removal in North Carolina: How to Choose a Doctor

Submitted by Dr. Greenberg on June 13, 2019 - 3:36pm

Finding the right doctor to treat your varicose veins can be overwhelming. As you begin your search, you will discover dermatologists, internists, interventional radiologists, surgeons, and other specialists can treat veins. But how do you find the right doctor for your unique needs?

Five tips for choosing a vein care specialist

Here are five important factors to consider when choosing a vein care physician:

Innovative Treatment Options for Vein Disease

Submitted by Dr. Greenberg on May 13, 2019 - 7:36pm

New treatment options for vein disease are saying good-bye to possibly the worst part of ablation procedures: the repeated needle pokes. Painful, invasive stripping techniques have already received a minimally invasive upgrade with procedures like Endovenous Laser Ablation and Radio Frequency Ablation (RF). Today, a new technology, VenaSeal™ offers an even more comfortable experience delivering the same great results of its predecessor, the still greatly advanced ClariVein®. So which treatment is right for you?