by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Jan 10, 2022 | News, Uncategorized, Varicose Veins, Vascular Disease, Vein Treatments
The aching, cramping, and fatigue varicose veins can cause will slow you down at the busiest time of the year. Especially when the symptoms get worse as your day goes on. Elevating your feet can help but isn’t always practical when you’re busy. If varicose veins are...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Nov 17, 2021 | News, Varicose Veins, Vein Treatments
Varicose veins can be a nuisance. Not only do they look unattractive, but they can also cause pain and itchiness. These swollen, twisted veins are often a result of weak or damaged vein walls and valves. You can develop them as a result of heredity, pregnancy,...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | May 14, 2021 | News, Varicose Veins, Vein Treatments
About 40 percent of pregnant women are affected by varicose veins. These swollen and enlarged twisted veins can develop anytime during pregnancy. What causes varicose veins? Our veins in the legs have one-way valves that help the blood flow back to the heart. When...
by Premier Vascular & Vein Center Staff | Oct 22, 2020 | Varicose Veins, Vascular Disease
Not sure how to tell whether your achy legs and ropy-looking legs are caused by varicose veins or more serious vascular disease? Premier Vascular Surgeon Dr. Stephen Tonks discusses the differences in this segment on WATE’s Living East TN program. Finding...
by slamdot | Feb 7, 2019 | News, Varicose Veins
For some women, swollen, bulging, or twisting veins are a normal, but uncomfortable part of pregnancy. Why varicose veins are common during pregnancy? There are three main reasons why varicose veins can happen during pregnancy: You produce more blood than usual to...
by slamdot | Jan 30, 2019 | News, Varicose Veins
Most people notice their varicose veins once they start seeing the bulging veins on their feet and legs. A lot of people think that varicose veins are just a cosmetic problem, not until they start experiencing other symptoms like feeling of heaviness, pain, and at...
