Varicose Vein Removal in Chicago: What to Expect
Nearly 25 million Americans have varicose veins. If you are having issues with varicose veins or spider veins you are by no means alone. The statistics make vein problems one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States. There are many different options for varicose vein removal....
Is There Something Going On In Between Your Legs?
Varicose veins affect about thirty percent of the population, in which only half of that population have veins that are visible on the surface; the other veins are detected by an ultrasound. Regardless if these veins are visible or not, they all cause the same symptoms that include aching,...
Spider Vein Removal in Chicago: What to Expect
If you’re noticing thin veins close to the surface of your skin — specifically on your legs, feet and face — you may have spider veins. These clusters of tiny blood vessels are often red, blue or purple and can have the appearance of a spider web. The good news is, today’s procedures to remove...
Yoga Poses for Healthy Veins
Talk to anyone who practices yoga, and he or she will likely tell you about the numerous health benefits to the body and mind. But did you know that yoga is an effective way to keep your veins healthy? It’s true. The importance of vein health Healthy veins are vital to our overall health, as they...
The Connection Between Vein Disease and Restless Legs Syndrome
Vein disease is something that affects millions of Americans each year. By the age of 50, nearly 40 percent of women and 20 percent of men have developed significant vein disorders. Chicago Vein Institute wants to diagnose and treat your vein disorder, help alleviate your restless legs syndrome...
Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month: Warning Signs of Deep Vein Thrombosis
March is Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month. DVT is a serious condition in which a clot forms inside a vein located deep inside the body. Deep vein clots can occur anywhere throughout the body, however, they are most commonly found in the lower leg, thigh, arm or pelvis. These blood clots can be...
Understanding Vein Disorders
Vein disease is something that affects millions of Americans. In fact, by the age of 50, nearly 40 percent of women and 20 percent of men have significant vein disorders. Unfortunately, these disorders are progressive and will worsen over time. The vein care specialists at Chicago Vein Clinic want...
How Sclerotherapy Can Help You
Do you find yourself reaching for long pants year-round because your unsightly varicose or spider veins embarrass you? Sclerotherapy can help to give you smoother, more evenly toned skin without any down time. This procedure doesn’t require hospitalization and can be performed directly in our vein...
Exercises For Healthy Circulation
Healthy circulation is important to your overall health, as it transports oxygen and vital nutrients to the brain, skin, and vital organs in the body. Poor circulation can also lead to complications like varicose veins and spider veins, kidney disease, and even stroke. Fortunately, exercise can...
Problems Associated With Varicose Veins
Problems Associated with Untreated Varicose Veins People who suffer from varicose veins may not take appropriate action when it comes to treatment because they aren’t always in pain. There are those who think that varicose veins just look bad and aren’t doing any real damage to their health....
Making An Informed Choice About Your Veins
Deciding whether or not to get vein treatment is a big decision, one that could have lasting effects on your health and happiness. If you are considering getting treatment for your varicose veins, reticular veins, or spider veins, here are a few things to consider: Choosing a physicianMany...
Why Varicose Veins Are More Than Just A Cosmetic Issue
How many times have you read or heard about varicose veins as unsightly or unattractive? Probably, a million times, right? If you haven’t noticed, both words pertain to varicose veins as a cosmetic issue. For most of our patients here at our Chicago vein treatment practice, there’s more to...
What Is Sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy is a nonsurgical, minimally invasive treatment for spider veins and branching veins. There are two different types of sclerotherapy: ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy and surface sclerotherapy. Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy is part of a medical treatment plan. Surface sclerotherapy...
Treating Spider Veins: How Does It Work?
Spider veins are thin, visible veins that sprawl across the surface of the skin, resembling spider legs or webs. They are typically bluish, red or purple in color and are found mostly on the legs, feet and face. Spider veins typically don’t exhibit any symptoms and are often considered a cosmetic...
Understanding Your Veins
Our veins play a vital role in the transportation of blood throughout the entire body. Blood helps to transport vital components like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and blood cells that help your body to fight infection, balance temperature and pH, and maintain homeostasis. Vein function and...
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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.