How to make facial veins less visible
The face is often the first thing a person notices when meeting someone new. When blue or reddish facial veins begin to appear, they can alter a person’s appearance and undermine self-confidence. Fortunately, vascular surgeons are able to offer facial vein patients a number of options to eliminate these abnormal blood vessels. What Are Facial Spider Veins? […]
Can Vein Problems Cause Knee Pain?
If you are like the other millions of people with vein problems, you might already know that poor vein health can cause aches and pains. This is especially true for people with varicose veins in their lower legs. You might also have knee pain and wonder if your vein problems are causing your knee pain. As […]
What foods are good for blood clots?
Developing blood clots can be a serious problem and one that could actually be life-threatening if not treated. The best way to handle the issue is to avoid getting a clot in the first place. You may not always have control of that due to genetics, bodily processes, and other factors, but there are some […]
How do you treat painful varicose veins?
There are a number of ways to treat vein problems, and the best option for one person may not be the best option for someone else. But with different choices for treatment, anyone who needs to get relief from painful varicose veins can work with their doctor on the choices they have. In the past, vein stripping […]
What Essential Oils are Good for Spider Veins?
Essential oils are extracted and distilled from the leaves, petals, stems, bark or roots of flowers or plants. Essential oils are fragrant, but they have other uses beyond aromatherapy. If you’d like to try a natural medicine solution for spider veins on the face and body, certain essential oils are said to help improve skin texture […]
What does it mean when a vein blows?
Your veins obviously play an essential role in your circulation, carrying blood back to the heart after it’s been delivered to the organs and tissues throughout the rest of your body. But that’s just one function they serve. Just as veins carry blood, they can also carry medicine, typically delivered through an IV or hypodermic […]
Do Blood Clots Go Away on Their Own?
Minor blood clotting, natural blood coagulation, is part of healing from bruises cuts. These clots are typically broken down by the body and go away on their own, once your injury has healed, but never take chances. Blood clots can be very dangerous if they go undiscovered and untreated. That’s why it’s important to err on the side […]
What health problems can varicose veins cause?
Almost everyone knows someone diagnosed with varicose veins. For many patients, these abnormal blood vessels are primarily a cosmetic concern. Sometimes, however, they can cause a number of significant complications or medical concerns. Understanding more about these unwanted veins and the health problems associated with them is helpful to patients considering treatment. Varicose Vein Overview A […]
What are the Causes of Facial Veins?
Facial veins are quite common, and many of us have them. They can be purple, red, or even blue appearing on the nose, cheeks, and chin. They are essentially broken capillaries under the skin. Spider veins on the face can form in a web-like pattern, known as telangiectasias. This results from broken blood vessels and presents with […]