July 31st, 2016

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...

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...

Immobility is one of the most common causes of blood clots developing in a vein, also known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT most often begins in the lower legs and can potentially turn into a serious, even fatal condition if the blood clot extends, breaks off and travels to the lungs. Sitting without moving, and with the legs bent...

Veins play an essential role in proper blood circulation. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body. Then veins return the blood to the heart and lungs where oxygen is released into the blood, which is again recirculated to the entire body. When there are varicose veins in the legs, this normal blood circulation is affected. Blood pools...

If you have varicose veins, you have likely heard people talk about compression socks. But just what is their role, if any, in the prevention or relief of varicose veins? In this post, Dr. Lonnie Whiddon of Dallas Vein Specialists has some clear information on what compression socks can and can’t do in the treatment of varicose veins. HOW DO...

For individuals with noticeable varicose veins, the problem does not typically go undetected and is often a point of aesthetic or even medical concern for them. However, some individuals who are not familiar with the condition may not recognize the blue knotted-looking veins that are visible underneath the skin’s surface. Varicose veins may occur in areas of the body that...