What are the warning signs of deep vein thrombosis?
Deep vein thrombosis or DVT is a serious medical problem that occurs when a blood clot forms somewhere in a deep vein – most often your leg. Without treatment, the clot can break free and travel to other areas of your body, including your lungs. Although it’s one of the most serious vein problems you can face, DVT can […]
How to Get Rid of Facial Veins
Spider veins are ugly, no matter where they turn up. But when they form on your face, they can be especially upsetting. Also called telangiectasia, facial veins can be caused by a variety of factors, most often forming around the chin, cheeks or nose. And while their location used to make them almost impossible to treat, today there […]
What Causes Blue Veins in Breasts?
Your veins perform a critically important function, working in tandem with your arteries to carry blood throughout your body so your organs and tissues have the oxygen, fluids, and nutrients they need to work properly. Located beneath the protective covering of our skin, most times our veins are not visible. But sometimes, veins become more […]
Do’s and Don’t’s for Healthy Veins
Healthy veins are essential for a healthy body. Veins are part of the circulatory system, in which blood vessels transport blood from the heart to the far reaches of the body and back again. Vein problems, such as varicose veins, spider veins, and other circulatory problems, can interfere with vein health. Fortunately, you can take action […]