Sclerotherapy is an injection of a solution directly into the vein which injures the lining of the vessel causing it to clot and stick together thus closing. This forces blood to re-route through healthier veins. Over time, our body absorbs this resulting scar tissue. The treated veins may become lumpy and hard for several months […]
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Employees at Rocky Mountain Vein Clinic are trained to measure your legs correctly in order to fit you with the appropriate size of compression stockings. Graduated compression stockings help venous disease by creating the most compression at the ankles and the least amount at the top of the thighs. The pressure of the stocking constricts […]
Easy, state-of-the-art treatments available for varicose veins Bulging, ropey, varicose veins aren’t simply unsightly, they are a serious health concern, causing anything from discomfort to debilitating pain and blood clots. In the not-so-long-ago “old” days, vein stripping was the only real option for treating varicose veins. The procedure was as invasive and unpleasant as the […]
Easy, state-of-the-art treatments available for varicose veins Bulging, ropey veins can be a serious health issue, not just a cosmetic concern. Varicose veins are enlarged veins that look something like twisted blue cords protruding above the surface of the skin. They most often form on the backs of the calves or on the inside of […]
with Dr. James L. Johnson, II Board Certified General Surgeon Why do my legs itch? Could it be my veins? Yes, dilated leaky veins can make your legs itch. The skin that lies over leaky veins can itch. Over time the itching can become dry red flaky skin. If left untreated, the skin will break […]
QA on Vein Symptoms with Dr. Jonie Hines, Board Certified Family Practitioner “I have a sore on my lower leg that has been there for a couple of months…. is that an ulcer?….could it be my veins?” The answer is yes… and yes. Chronic venous disease or veins that are not working properly can cause […]
with Dr. James L. Johnson, II Board Certified General Surgeon “Restless legs….could it be my veins?” The answer is yes. Restless legs or the urge to spontaneously move your legs is associated with vein disease in the legs. Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is described as an uncomfortable feeling in the legs that occurs at rest […]
QA on Vein Symptoms with Dr. Jonie Hines, Board Certified Family Practitioner “My legs are heavy and tired at the end of the day… could it be my veins? The answer is yes. Chronic venous disease or veins that are not working properly can cause your legs to feel heavy and or tired at the […]
with Dr. James L. Johnson, II Board Certified General Surgeon My legs swell. Could it be my veins? Yes. There are many causes for swollen legs. Bad veins, also known as chronic venous disease, is one of the most common causes for swollen legs. Normally, veins carry blood from the legs back to the heart. […]
with Dr. James L. Johnson, II Board Certified General Surgeon Why do my legs cramp? Could it be my veins? Leg cramps are very common, especially in individuals over the age of 50. There are many causes for leg cramps. One commonly overlooked cause of leg cramps is chronic venous disease. When veins dilate and […]
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