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 | Oct 10, 2019 | May Thurner Syndrome
May-Thurner syndrome (MTS), also known as the iliac vein compression syndrome, is a condition in which compression of the common venous outflow tract of the left lower extremity may cause discomfort, swelling, pain or blood clots (deep venous thrombosis) in the...
by Veins Carolina | Oct 1, 2019 | Vein Specialist, Vein Specialists of the Carolinas
Be on the look out for Dr. Draughn’s article about how “You Might Have Vein Disease and Not Even Know It” in the October edition of Women’s Health, Good Housekeeping, and Women’s Day and tune in to K104.7 to hear our spooky halloween...
by Veins Carolina | Sep 30, 2019 | Sclerotherapy, Spider Veins
How Does Sclerotherapy Work? Sclerotherapy is a minimally-invasive procedure used to treat your unsightly veins. Traditionally, it was only used to treat small spider veins, but we are now able to treat some larger varicose veins with advanced techniques like the...
