Are Varicose Veins Genetic? Here’s What Families Should Know

At El Paso Varicose Veins Laser Clinic, one of the most common questions we hear is whether varicose veins run in families. Many people notice their parents or grandparents had visible, bulging veins in their legs and wonder if they are destined to experience the same thing. The truth is that genetics can play […]

What Complications Can Untreated Varicose Veins Lead To?

At El Paso Varicose Veins Laser Clinic, we often meet patients who think varicose veins are just a cosmetic issue. While these enlarged, twisted veins can affect how your legs look, they can also lead to serious health problems if left untreated. Understanding the risks can help you take the right steps toward better vein […]

How to Prepare for Your First Visit to a Vascular Surgeon

Visits to any surgeon can be nerve-wracking, especially if you don’t know what to expect. Having an idea of what happens before you go can ease your angst and ensure your questions and concerns are answered. In this article, we will discuss what you can expect at your first vascular appointment. At El Paso Varicose […]

Is Your Diet Worsening Your Varicose Veins & Circulation? Here’s What You Need to Know

Diet impacts every aspect of a person’s health. From brain function, energy levels, mood to vitamin deficiencies, bone strength, circulation, and more. So, with the extensive knowledge, we have about the human diet, it stands to reason that what we eat can be an arsenal against disease. And while the specific cause of varicose veins […]

Venous Ultrasound: The Amazing Inspiration and How the Technology is Used for Treatment of Varicose Veins

Treating venous disease has improved significantly in the last few decades. Since using ultrasound became commonplace in treating circulatory issues such as venous insufficiency and deep vein thrombosis, it has risen to the high ranks of fundamental techniques used to diagnose, treat, and manage circulatory problems in the blood vessels. Radiology is a big component […]

The 5 Life Hacks to Help Prevent Varicose Veins & Love Your Legs

Do your legs often feel tired, achy, and dull? Perhaps you’ve noticed a sneaky little vein protruding or appearing a little darker under your skin. You know that your job requires you to sit for long periods of time or stand for long periods of time. So you suspect that you might have or might […]

Why You Should Consider Varicose and Spider Vein Treatment

Every person has blood vessels throughout their body. They are essential—they help transport blood to and from our hearts while delivering nutrients, hormones, and medications to organs, muscles, and tissues. Although we all have veins and very much need them to help transport blood throughout our body, they can become unsightly and unhealthy for those […]

Varicose Veins in Young People: What You Need to Know

Most people associate varicose veins as a condition that arises later in life and, more commonly, after age 50. While this might be the most common age group that sees the symptoms of venous deficiencies, varicose veins in young people occur with more frequency than people might imagine. Spider veins can emerge in younger people […]

Varicose Veins Among Nurses and Other High-Risk Occupations

Nurses represent a large section of the healthcare workforce. In the year 2020, our healthcare workers were suddenly catapulted into the spotlight as they worked the frontlines of the dangerous and capricious pandemic that wreaked havoc in so much of our society. Nurses and doctors have always done heroic work. The nature of these demanding […]

The History, Causes, and Symptoms of Venous Reflux

You’ve likely heard of, seen, or know of a loved one who has suffered from varicose veins. Many times, varicose veins are mistaken for a merely cosmetic issue, but it goes deeper than that. According to some estimates, about 25% of the global adult population suffers from venous reflux disease or a more serious form […]

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