by Veins Carolina | Oct 24, 2019 | Pelvic Congestion Syndrone (PCS), Vein Disorders
What Is Pelvic Congestion Syndrome? A pattern of pelvic pain in women due to varicose veins inside the pelvis. There are several reasons the varicose veins may form: Ovarian vein reflux or reverse flow when one way valves no longer function and blood flows backwards...
by Veins Carolina | Oct 21, 2019 | FAQ's Frequently Asked Questions, Vein Disorders, Venous Reflux
Superficial Venous Reflux is a condition that develops when the valves in the legs that usually help blood flow upward towards the heart become damaged or diseased. The faulty valves allow blood to literally flow backwards when your legs are below your body. When a...
by Veins Carolina | Oct 14, 2019 | Post Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS), Vein Disorders
Post thrombotic syndrome is the name given to vein problems developing as a result of the damage a blood clot can inflict on a vein. Symptoms are similar to varicose veins and may include pain, swelling, aching, and throbbing; brownish or reddish skin discoloration in...
by Veins Carolina | Sep 12, 2019 | Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Vein Disorders
What Factors are Associated with Venous Insufficiency? HEREDITY If one parent has it, you have almost 50% chance of getting it. If both parents have it, you have more than 90% chance to have vein problems. GENDER Women are much more likely than men to suffer...
by Veins Carolina | Jul 29, 2019 | Vein Disorders, venous disease
“In 2012, there were over 285,300 vascular surgeons that were active in the United States. More importantly, the number of people who had at least one risk factor related to vascular disease was a whopping 180 million.” SOURCE:...
by Veins Carolina | Jul 5, 2019 | Before and After Vein Treatment, Varicose Veins, Vein Disorders
Read about Ian Hyland’s misery of recurrent varicose veins and revolutionary treatments. You can get these results too! Contact Vein Specialists of the Carolinas for an appointment to have your legs evaluated. We are the region’s premier Vein Center with...
