by Illinois Vein Specialists | Aug 1, 2022 | Vein Condition
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...
by Illinois Vein Specialists | Jun 24, 2022 | Vein Condition
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...
by Illinois Vein Specialists | May 6, 2022 | Vein Condition
As we quickly slide from Spring to Summer, many events are starting to take place. From weddings to a backyard bar-be-que, the warm weather is a time for hanging out with friends and family. But the warm weather also means shorts, and for those with varicose or spider...
by Illinois Vein Specialists | Mar 28, 2022 | Uncategorized, Vein Condition
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a vein condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the deep veins in your body, usually in the legs. If left untreated, DVT can lead to serious health complications, including a pulmonary embolism, and those with the condition...
