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At Northern Illinois Vein Clinic, Dr. Gilvydis and his team use state-of-the-art treatments to treat venous diseases like varicose veins. Keep up with our latest Varicose Vein Blog from Dr. Rimas Gilvydis, founder of Gilvydis Vein Clinic in Rockford, Illinois.
Northern Illinois Vein Clinic | Varicose Vein Blog
5y ago
Whether you work in an office or on a factory floor, your
job likely dictates how much sitting and standing you do on a regular basis.
We’ve all read the news about
the dangers of sitting and how it increases the risk for chronic issues such as
heart disease and diabetes. Some of the same issues that make sitting for long
periods of time unhealthy also apply to standing too long.
Varicose veins are another medical condition that can
develop when veins no longer sufficiently send blood from the legs back to the
heart. Our veins have valves that enable the blood to flow forward toward the ..read more
Northern Illinois Vein Clinic | Varicose Vein Blog
5y ago
The increased temperatures of summer have finally hit after a rainy, cooler spring. That warmer weather is a reminder to prioritize leg vein health, especially because your legs will likely be more exposed in shorts and swimsuits.
Conditions such as heat stroke and sunburns might be more top of mind this time of year, but intense heat can worsen the pain and discomfort associated with varicose veins.
The summer heat can intensify common varicose vein symptoms such as a burning or throbbing sensation in the legs; tired, achy or heaviness in the legs; swelling, especially as the day prog ..read more
Northern Illinois Vein Clinic | Varicose Vein Blog
5y ago
Sclerotherapy vein treatment is intimidating to a lot of people. However, sclerotherapy is simple and can be completed in a matter of minutes. The treatment merely requires an injection of a “sclerosant” to treat spider veins which then reduces the appearance and symptoms by collapsing the problem vein.
Each vein must receive its own treatment so you may require a few visits to treat multiple veins effectively. The procedure is often painless, involves very low risks, and allows patients to return to their normal activities almost immediately. If you have spider or varicose veins, scleroth ..read more
Northern Illinois Vein Clinic | Varicose Vein Blog
5y ago
June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, the perfect time to celebrate the positive influence of nutrition on the body. Eating for healthy veins is easy with these simple tips.
Fight varicose veins and spider veins with smarter nutrition
“Cleaning up” your diet can reduce the pressure on your veins and even reinforce them. Adding these nutritional allies to your diet can result in healthier veins:
Soluble fiber helps you avoid constipation, which puts pressure on veins and can result in the development of varicose veins. Excellent sources of soluble fiber include:
Oats, flaxseed and ..read more
Northern Illinois Vein Clinic | Varicose Vein Blog
5y ago
Varicose
veins are not only a female issue. More than a quarter of men are currently suffering
from the pain and discomfort of these bulging, twisted veins. At Northern
Illinois Vein Clinic, about 45 percent of our patient base is male, and the
severity of the disease is similar among genders.
Men
should not let the stigma around varicose veins being a female concern prevent
them from addressing the pain and discomfort they may be feeling. The following
information will help men understand where varicose veins come from, symptoms they
should be aware of and the different ways to reduce or ..read more
Northern Illinois Vein Clinic | Varicose Vein Blog
5y ago
Are you concerned with blue, purple and red colored veins that are prominently shown on your face or legs? While you should always consult your doctor or a specialist to receive a diagnosis, you are most likely experiencing spider veins. Whether you are worried about throbbing and aching symptoms or your visible veins are causing you to be self-conscious, find out how to get rid of this common condition and enjoy younger, healthier-looking skin through endovenous laser therapy and other effective treatments.
What Are Spider Veins?
Spider veins are caused by the structure of your veins th ..read more
Northern Illinois Vein Clinic | Varicose Vein Blog
5y ago
The development or worsening of varicose veins during pregnancy is very common. In fact, many people are not aware that the connection between varicose veins and pregnancy is quite significant. About 40 percent of pregnant women suffer from varicose veins during pregnancy. These bulging, twisted veins can cause legs to feel heavy, restless, painful and achy, and can increase your risk of developing blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a vein disease that occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the deep veins of the body.
Pregnancy
causes veins in a woman’s body to work hard ..read more
Northern Illinois Vein Clinic | Varicose Vein Blog
5y ago
Painful and unsightly, varicose veins are a troubling reality for a considerable percentage of the population. For some individuals, the concern is more cosmetic, while for others, these enlarged veins make daily actions difficult and can even disrupt sleep by causing muscle cramps. Regardless of how this condition impacts those suffering from it, most would love to find a solution and eliminate or reduce the burden it brings into their life.
The good news is that safe and effective varicose vein treatment exists, moving away from the uncomfortable surgeries of the past and into less invasi ..read more
Northern Illinois Vein Clinic | Varicose Vein Blog
5y ago
Tim Oliver owns Oliver’s Corner Grocery in Dixon, where he’s
also chief butcher. It’s a job that keeps him on his feet most of the day. The
62 year old had varicose veins for years. (His mom had them too.) They didn’t
bother him too much, but in the last couple of years, he started to get blood
pooling in his right ankle. It got to the point where it was disturbing his
sleep because putting his legs up was so painful.
Another thing that bothered him was the way his legs looked.
“I like to golf, and I was embarrassed to wear shorts,” he said. “When my
grandkids saw them they said ‘yo ..read more
Northern Illinois Vein Clinic | Varicose Vein Blog
5y ago
Blood clots can often develop at times and in places where their presence can be harmful. This development can lead to stroke, heart attack, swelling, and severe pain. To prevent them, it is essential to understand how blood clots form in veins.
How Blood Clots Form in Veins
Small disc-shaped cells called platelets are triggered when a blood vessel is damaged. They then release chemicals to set the clotting process in motion and attract more cells.The platelets will bond to each other and the damaged area of the blood vessel to stop or prevent bleeding.Clotting factors in the blood join ..read more