Have you recently noticed a web of dilated blue or red veins in your legs? Those are likely spider veins, which are caused by an increased pressure inside the blood vessels. They are comparable to varicose veins, but are smaller in size. Although they can appear anywhere on the body, spider veins are most commonly… Read More…
What is a Compression Stocking?
A compression stocking is a medical device that is designed to improve the blood flow in your legs. As the name suggests, a compression stocking improves blood flow by adding extremal pressure on your legs, typically stronger by the feet and ankles and less as it goes up the leg/thigh. This “gradient compression” encourages the… Read More…
How is Ultrasound Used in a Vein Exam?
Ultrasound is a noninvasive treatment used to evaluate varicose veins and symptoms of venous insufficiency. Many patients complain of legs that feel heavy & tired, often with intermittent swelling, chronic leg cramps and “restless legs”, especially at night. During the consultation visit, Dr. Rosen determines if an ultrasound is an appropriate test to do to… Read More…
The Modern Approach To Vein Disease
Venous disease is one of the most common and bothersome conditions. It affects millions of Americans and can have a negative impact on the way legs feel and look. Effectively addressing vein disease requires assessing for and treating any lingering underlying causes as well as changes that occurred at the skin surface. Once any underlying… Read More…
What Can Happen if Venous Issues Go Untreated?
Chronic vein disease including spider veins and varicose veins affects millions of Americans. Though often, mistakenly considered as merely a “cosmetic” venous issue, the reality is that many patients with chronic vein disease may be ignoring underlying problems that may lead to serious consequences if left untreated over time. It’s in your best interest to… Read More…
Common Causes of Venous Disease
Venous diseases are extremely common. About half of all Americans suffer from some form of venous disease during the course of their lifetime. Of all venous issues, spider veins and varicose veins are the most prevalent. Sometimes, people ignore their venous disease, but being proactive can prevent some serious issues from arising in the future. Let’s… Read More…
Treating Varicose Veins with Foam Sclerotherapy
Varicose veins…those bulging, annoying and often painful veins… commonly appear on the legs. While you can’t wish them away or make them disappear with a lotion or cream…foam sclerotherapy might be an effective solution to finally and permanently rid your legs of varicose veins. How Can Foam Sclerotherapy Help You? Foam sclerotherapy is a popular… Read More…
How Can Pregnancy Affect My Leg Veins?
Pregnancy causes many changes within a woman’s body. Hormones rapidly change, as does the overall chemistry of a woman’s body. While most changes are beneficial to the baby growing inside of a woman, some of them may cause undesirable side effects. The leg veins are an area where different undesirable symptoms may manifest themselves. Let’s explore… Read More…
Do You Need a Surgeon to Remove Varicose Veins? Not Anymore!
What is Foam Sclerotherapy? If you’re looking for a vein clinic that offers state-of-the-art treatments to eliminate your varicose veins, look no further. As a premiere vein clinic in the Chicago / North Shore area, Rosen Vein Care offers a very safe, effective, comfortable treatment called foam sclerotherapy to accomplish this goal. How does it… Read More…
Common Causes of Superficial Venous Insufficiency
Venous insufficiency is a condition in which veins aren’t properly returning blood upwards from the leg to the heart. The underlying reason blood doesn’t move effectively is due to malfunctioning valves in the veins; ordinarily they should only allow proper, upward, one-way flow. When they malfunction, valves allow wrong-way, downward flow, called superficial venous insufficiency… Read More…
