by slamdot | Sep 16, 2016 | Varicose Veins
Your occupation may be a factor in the development of varicose veins. If you are standing or sitting in one position for long periods of time, then the blood in your legs can pool, putting stress on the veins. When a valve becomes blocked or weakened, it can lead to...
by slamdot | Aug 22, 2016 | Varicose Veins
As if you need to add one more thing to the list of changes your body may experiences during pregnancy –there’s varicose veins. You’ve seen them–even if you don’t have them–those twisted, bulging, swollen veins on the legs. While not pretty, they are usually harmless....
by slamdot | Jul 15, 2016 | Varicose Veins, Vein Treatments
The physicians at Premier Vein Clinics in Knoxville have one answer when asked if athletes can get varicose veins — “Yes!” In fact, we’ve treated tennis players, runners, cyclists and hikers for varicose veins and they commonly ask why they have varicose veins...
by slamdot | Jun 23, 2016 | Varicose Veins, Vein Treatments
Sorry men, you can’t escape genetics. Although many people mistakenly associate varicose veins as a middle-to-older age women’s condition, anyone can develop varicose veins. The National Institute of Health estimates that over 30% of women and nearly 20% of men in the...
by slamdot | Jun 20, 2016 | Varicose Veins, Vascular Disease, Vein Treatments
At Premier Vein Clinics in Knoxville, we realize the warm summer months can pose a problem for our patients who suffer from varicose veins. For some, the concern is cosmetic — embarrassment about ropey, bulging veins in their legs causes many people to wear long pants...