News Blog - Vein Specialists of the Carolinas

Can the Weather Affect Symptoms from Varicose Veins?

YES! In general, symptoms from varicose veins are due to the veins being overloaded and not emptying well. This usually means heaviness, aching, tiredness and swelling. Most people say the summer months are the worst. This is felt to be due to the body's natural...

New 5.0-star Review: “Great staff…

After a complete miscommunication and misunderstanding on my end, the staff here went out of their way to make sure I was taken care of. Honestly, I didn’t deserve the kindness they showed. What a wonderful group of people. I have never been treated with such care and...

Find The Perfect Compression and Style

Compression level 1 15–20 mmHg Mildly painful, heavy and tired legs Support and comfort when standing or sitting for long periods Support for general health and energy For improved circulation, especially in the legs Additional support on active days when you work...

New 5.0-star Review! Vein Specialists of the Carolinas

"My treatments with Dr.Draughn and his entire staff have gone very well! I truly appreciate all of them and have been very pleased." Patient feedback is the best - especially when they look better and feel better! Our VSC team truly cares about our patients and the...

Sigvaris Compression For Support and Recovery

Compression stockings were originally designed to relieve tired, swollen legs, and to treat a host of medical issues like varicose veins, edema, and phlebitis. The garments enhance blood flow by encouraging the circulatory system to move blood from the lower legs back...

Fall Activities and Leg Pain

Navigating the pumpkin patch can be challenging with leg pain. Don't let symptoms of varicose and spider veins hold you back this Fall. At Vein Specialists of the Carolinas all we do is veins, all day every day! We are 100% dedicated to treating venous disease. If you...

5-Star Review – Varicose Veins Relief!

This patient describes his painful journey with varicose veins and how Dr. Draughn and his team were able to provide care, relief, and great results! "I have had varicose veins since my late teens. In 2009 my daughter who is a nurse worked for a vein doctor in another...

Medical Compression Therapy – Minimize the Risks

Are you going to the hospital for surgery? This may require long periods of inactivity. As a result, this can increase the risk of developing venous disorders in your legs. A blood clot can form in your deep veins - potentially leading to Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)....

New 5.0-star Review! – Vein Specialists of the Carolinas

"Great friendly courteous professional staff from the front desk to the Doctors to the nurses." Thank you to our patients for sharing your experience! "All We Do Is Veins, All Day Every Day."

Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month!

October is Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month. Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month (MUAM) was established to provide the public with a better understanding of ultrasound and its many uses of this fast growing technology in healthcare. The vascular technologists at VSC...

Sclerotherapy Is A Less-Invasive Way To Get Rid Of Varicose And Spider Veins

Sclerotherapy is an injection therapy used to treat varicose and spider veins. Sclerotherapy was traditionally used to treat small spider veins, but we are now able to treat some larger varicose veins with advanced techniques like the ultrasound-guided...