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Specializing in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Varicose Veins in North Dallas
Varicose veins are a sign that there is high pressure in the veins. This is called venous insufficiency or venous hypertension.
A patient came into my office last week with the following story: This woman, a practicing attorney, came to Dallas Vein Specialists for spider veins of both legs. She had no symptoms of venous disease such as aching or fatigue with standing and had no history of any enlarged or varicose veins. A few weeks before seeing me she went...
LIPEDEMA is a disease of excess and abnormal subcutaneous fat deposition that effects millions of women throughout the world (estimate of 17 million in US and 370 million globally). The disease, almost exclusively affecting women, was named in 1940 by 2 Mayo Clinic physicians. It is still a somewhat mysterious disease that is now under intense study at centers around...
FEEDER VEINS EXPLAINED The importance of “feeder veins” in the study and treatment of spider veins (telangiectasias) of the leg is well established. “Feeder veins” are a type of reticular veins, which are plentiful throughout the legs, forming a reticular network beneath the skin surface, hence the name RETICULAR. Most reticular veins have no relationship to spider veins, but when...
PTS Defined Postthrombotic (postphlebitic) syndrome (PTS) is a complication that occurs in nearly half of all patients with extensive deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the leg. Because of its prevalence, it is important for patients with DVT to familiarize themselves with PTS, including symptoms and how to prevent it from developing. While it can be treated, there is no cure...
Some physicians providing treatment for varicose veins may recommend injection with a solution that causes these veins to clot. When the chemical, a sclerosant solution, works as planned, it results in thrombus (clot) formation within the varicosities. This effectively stops the veins from bulging with blood, and instead they bulge with clots. These bulging clotted varicose veins may or may...
Superficial thrombophlebitis is an inflammatory process of the tissues secondary to clotting (thrombosis) of one or more vein. Both the veins and the surrounding tissues such as skin and fat display signs of inflammation. By definition, superficial thrombophlebitis always involves veins between the skin and the muscle. It usually occurs in the legs but may also occur in the arms....
Veins return blood to the heart and lungs for oxygen replenishment. The oxygenated blood is then pumped via the arteries throughout the body. When the veins weaken and blood flows back into the veins in the wrong direction, it causes a condition known as reflux and increases pressure within the veins. If reflux affects the veins between the muscles and...
In many cases, the formation of varicose veins (enlarged veins that most commonly appear in the legs) and other vein problems is unavoidable. Fortunately, varicose veins are treatable. In this blog post, Dr. Lonnie Whiddon of Dallas Vein Specialists outlines several factors that can enhance the success of your treatment results. UNDERSTANDING YOUR VEIN HEALTH AND FAMILY HISTORY Leg vein...
Vein disorders are common and usually treatable. With many physicians offering to treat vein problems, it may be difficult for a patient to know whom to consult. Here I suggest some things to consider in making the choice. EXPERIENCE Experience cannot be over emphasized. The best vein doctors are the ones that treat diseases of the veins everyday. By and...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 1,000 adults develops deep vein thrombosis (DVT) each year. Many people are unaware of DVT and its possible consequences. To improve understanding of DVT, including what causes it as well as how it can be prevented and treated, Dallas Vein Specialists shares the answers to the most common questions...