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Posted on March 25, 2021 by Palm Vein Center
After Care Instructions for Sclerotherapy
After Care Instructions for Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is an injection therapy that treats spider veins and small varicose veins. Using a saline solution, a vein specialist at Palm Vein Center injects the medication mixture directly into damaged veins. This solution irritates the lining of blood vessels within the vein, causing them to stick together and clot. Over time, the blood vessels form scar tissue, forcing blood to reroute through healthier veins. The procedure takes roughly 30 minutes to complete, and patients may experience some discomfort and cramping during the first few injections.

Before a patient receives...

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Posted on February 18, 2021 by Palm Vein Center
Do Skinny Jeans Affect Vein Health or Blood Circulation?
Do Skinny Jeans Affect Vein Health or Blood Circulation?

Fashion-forward clothing items such as skinny jeans and Spanx may seem like a great way to refine your shape, but these pieces could negatively affect your vein health and blood circulation. Although wearing skinny jeans occasionally won’t necessarily lead to serious heath problems right away, overtime, issues with digestion, blood circulation, and sensation may arise. According to a report from CBS News, one of the most common complaints about skinny jeans is the development of meralgia paresthetica.

Meralgia paresthetica is a condition that causes tingling, numbness or burning...

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Posted on January 21, 2021 by Palm Vein Center
Can Vitamin E Oil Help Varicose Veins?
Can Vitamin E Oil Help Varicose Veins

When you type, “Can Vitamin E Oil Help Varicose Veins?” into Google or some other search engine, what do you see? Probably a bunch of articles titled, “How To Get Rid Of Varicose Veins Naturally,” and “Top 10 Home Remedies To Treat Varicose Veins.” We understand the Internet can be a great place to discover information about your health condition, but to us, these titles are slightly alarming.

There are conservative therapies that can help alleviate symptoms of varicose veins and other vein-related health issues, but unfortunately, these techniques cannot cure the underlying...

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