Life can be hectic. Everyday we have appointments, schedules and routines. Living day in and day out with the leg pain, swelling, fatigue and cramping that occurs with vein disease can make it strenuous just to focus on daily goals. At Alpha Vein Clinic, we believe that seeking treatment will substantially improve your life. In […]
Read MoreWhen does leg pain require medical attention? Painful legs can occur as a result of different conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, nerves and skin. It is important to differentiate between the causes of leg pain. While it is easier to identify pain from injuries, arthritis or infections, a very common […]
Read MoreIf you suffer from varicose veins, you’re a member of a very large club. About 25 million Americans face a daily struggle with the swollen, ropey veins that can cause throbbing pain, severe swelling, and heavy, tired legs. Varicose veins are a medical condition due to venous reflux disease or chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) leading […]
Read MoreWe all love the glitter and glam of Las Vegas. Visits to this beautiful city include live music, museums, sparkly parties and magic shows. Who doesn’t love to watch magic? Lovely assistants are sawed in half and come out unscathed, men hover and things disappear right before our eyes. Alpha Vein Clinic in Las Vegas […]
Read MoreIf you have had a long summer with the kids, you may be experiencing leg fatigue after frequently being on your feet and you may even be suffering from a progressive medical condition called Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI). Symptoms: Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when the valves that move the blood from the legs to the […]
Read MoreCalling all teachers suffering from spider and varicose veins. Teachers and parents alike struggle with vein dysfunction. This school year is a new beginning and you can start it feeling happy and confident with clear healthy legs and veins. You’ll be able to show off your summer tan in skirts or shorts. There are […]
Read MoreThis patient showed up at our office with varicose veins. (See right) They were very painful and uncomfortable. After a thorough evaluation and an ultrasound it was cleared that the patient had symptomatic chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) but the previous conservative treatments including NSAIDS, pain meds, rest, exercise such as walking and leg elevations had […]
Read MoreVenous insufficiency is a growing disease that many Americans are struggling with. The most visible and common symptoms in venous insufficiency are spider veins and varicose veins. Like most diseases vein disease has many contributing factors. You may have asked yourself why you’ve developed vein disease, or if there is something you could have done […]
Read MoreVein disease is common in the United States and the symptoms often go undiagnosed. According to the American College of Phlebology, 80 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of vein disease. Varicose veins are very common, but often overlooked simply because the patient cannot always see veins bulging on the surface. Veins […]
Read MoreIt is not commonly understood that DVT can lead to vein disease. Since DVT is one of the leading causes of death, it is important to know the link between DVT and vein disease. DVT and how it relates If you have a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) then the superficial veins […]
Read MoreWhen you decide to start looking for a vein clinic, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. Varicose and spider veins can be an indicator of a more serious underlying problem, so it is important to get help if you have them. Even if it is not life-threatening, vein disease symptoms such as […]
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