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At Illinois Vein Specialists, we believe in the importance of education. We always make sure that our patients understand the conditions that impact them, as well as understand the treatments we use to address their vein care. We also believe in going above and beyond to provide our community with resources to better understand more than just their vein condition.

With these health insights, our patients can learn about not only their health but also new technologies in the field of vein care, everyday actions which prevent or cause vein disease, spotlights on the expertise of our staff, and importantly, outdated treatments to avoid at other vein clinics.

12 remedios caseros para las varices

Varicose veins cause discomfort and concern for many people. For some, they are an eyesore, but many patients experience pain, and they could be a sign of other vein problems down the road.  These twisted, swollen veins, often blue or purple, are more common than you might think: they affect

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Todo sobre las varices

Veins play a key role in the body. They ensure blood and nutrients flow throughout it and back to the heart. But sometimes, genetics, age, or lifestyle factors impact vein health. Veins no longer work as well as they should, leading to a condition called varicose veins. There is a

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5 peligros ocultos de las varices

Venous insufficiency is the medical term for vein disease. It can lead to many outcomes, one of the most common being varicose veins. Varicose veins are bulging veins, usually blue or purple in appearance, caused by poorly functioning veins. The valves, or vein walls, have lost their elasticity(1). These veins

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Deep Vein Thrombosis: The Deeper Impact on Your Health

Deep Vein Thrombosis: The Deeper Impact on Your Health

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 should seek treatment

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Get Ready For Special Summer Events!

Get Ready For Special Summer Events!

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 veins, the

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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 can form for

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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

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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 as

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