Varicose Veins: Why Laser Treatment?
Laser vein treatments improve the look, feel, or overall health of your veins, laser treatment for varicose veins is a relatively new option that you may not have considered. The number of individuals applying for laser treatment rather than more invasive vein correction goes up year after year....
Three Ways to Deal with Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids come in a few varieties, and to cut to the chase, none of them are pleasant. They cause pain and irritation, usually needing a doctor to help you remove them if they do not go away on their own. There are two types of hemorrhoids - internal and external. They can be found in and around...
What Can Laser Vein Removal Do For You?
Some occurrences of varicose veins can be incredibly painful and should be taken care of in order to get relief. Your doctor can tell you, based on several factors, if you may be a candidate for laser vein removal as a treatment for varicose veins. Are You a Candidate for Laser Vein Removal? Laser...
Is vaping bad for your veins?
Since vaping was first introduced back around 2007, the effects that it has on our physiology is still unclear. It’s been a topic for debate amongst doctors, scientists, and scholars since it came about and still goes on to this day. Some recent studies seem to suggest that vaping can hinder the...
7 Ways to Stay Active During Quarantine
Ways to stay active and keep your blood flowing during the quarantine Want to coronavirus hit, it became easier to stay in, log them come, and leave the sedentary lifestyle that really hurt us in the long run. At a certain point, you have to think about what type of effect it’s having on your...
Vein clinic is open for appointments
Dear Patients, We hope you are staying healthy and happy. This message is to notify you that our clinic is open as of today at a limited capacity. It is essential that our patients continue to receive proper medical attention and follow-ups during these times. If you would like to schedule an...
How to Improve Blood Circulation
If you lack good blood flow, your body is missing out on essential nutrients and oxygen. Improve blood circulation to improve vein health. If you don't, varicose veins and leg swelling are some of the symptoms you are risking. Your circulatory system regulates movement of blood through the vessels...
5 Reasons People Choose EVLT Procedure for Varicose Vein Treatment
How Does It Work? The EVLT Procedure is a minimally invasive treamtn for botht he cosmetic and medical issues associated with the appearance of varicose veins. Varicose veins are unsightly, unhealthy veins at the surface of the skin visible to the naked eye. The damaged vein is entered using a...
Diabetes and Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are a sign of aging – enlarged, gnarled veins clearly visible through the skin. Is there a connection between varicose veins and diabetes? A lot of people think that diabetes causes varicose veins. The truth is rather more complicated than that. Does Diabetes Cause Varicose Veins?...
Sneaky Signs of Varicose Veins
Not all signs of varicose veins are easy to notice. Some can sneak up on you. Here is a list of some of the top signs of varicose veins that we see almost every day at the Chicago Vein Institute. Varicose veins are those nasty, unsightly veins that can appear on the surface of the skin. Some of...
The Benefits of Compression Socks & Stockings
Compression socks and stockings work If you suffer from varicose, unhealthy, or spider veins, you recognize primary the frustration of managing fatigue, swelling, itching, burning, and leg cramps. Compression socks can facilitate and scale back the symptoms of painful unhealthy veins and once...
The difference between arteries and veins
We get this question from patients and candidates all the time when we start going into what makes them tick and what might need to be changed to keep them healthy. “What are the differences between arteries and veins?” Just from the looks of it, one might think that they are the same – they both...
Varicose Vein Surgery Aftercare Guide
Varicose Vein Surgery Aftercare Vein Surgery can be a trying experience. There can be pain involved and quite a bit of downtime after having surgery done to treat vein issues. Use the time wisely while you have it and you will feel much better in the following months. In this guide, we will go...
Tips for Healthy Veins and Vein Procedures this Autumn
As the summer comes to an end, we get some relief with cooler weather. You might think that cooler weather will give your vein discomfort some relief too. To some extent that is true. Unfortunately, varicose veins can irritate all year-round. Now that long pants are becoming the norm, it might be...
Eating Right for Healthy Veins – A Few Actionable Tips from Vein Specialists
Keeping vein health and good circulation in mind can help you be a healthier person, live longer, and maintain a healthy diet. There is a strong link between varicose veins and diet. In a previous post, we talked about some of the things you can avoid in your day to day life and we got some great...
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Chicago Vein Institute is a practice solely dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of vein diseases. The experts at CVI perform the latest and most effective treatments for painful varicose veins, spider veins, and other vein-related disorders. CVI offers minimally invasive treatment options, including Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA), Ambulatory Phlebectomy, Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy, Surface Sclerotherapy, Elastic Compression Stockings and wound care for venous ulcers, performing more than 11,000 vein-related procedures annually. Same-Day appointments and multi-lingual team members standing by to assist.