Illinois Vein Specialists
What’s That On Your Legs?

What’s That On Your Legs?

August means spending time in the warm weather with shorts, and shorts can reveal how your legs have changed over time. From scars to a tan, your legs look different over time, and you may have realized that veins are now visible on your skin. These veins can appear...
How Does Injury Impact Your Veins?

How Does Injury Impact Your Veins?

We’re human, and that means sometimes we can get injured. Be it a sports-related injury, a work accident, or a less than elegant slip, now and then we can injure ourselves. In most cases, a bandage or trip to the doctor is enough to take care of whatever injury you...
Why do we have Varicose Veins?

Why do we have Varicose Veins?

What are Varicose Veins and How Do They Form? Varicose veins are weak or damaged vein valves that impede the veins’ ability to maintain blood flow. They appear on the skin as bumpy or rope-like branches which can be blueish, red, or purple in appearance. These veins...