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Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a circulatory system disorder where blood pools in the veins, causing pain, swelling, and other uncomfortable symptoms. Keep reading to learn what causes chronic venous insufficiency.

If you have venous ulcers, these slow-healing open wounds most likely indicate chronic vein disease. Keep reading for a closer look at venous ulcers and what you can do to treat them.

Your legs are itchy. It could be just dry skin or an allergy, but it could also be something more problematic. Is leg itching normal? Not if it’s the result of underlying vein disease. Read on to learn more.

If every time you want to go to sleep, your legs feel jittery, you may have restless legs syndrome. Fortunately, there are ways you can cope. Learn about the lifestyle adjustments you can make to get a good night’s sleep.

Vein disease is a pervasive problem, but how do you know if you are at risk? Keep reading to learn the risk factors for several types of vein disease and the available treatment options.

Do you know how your venous system works? Are you familiar with vein disease and the complications that can come with it? Here’s a one-stop guide to the many stages of vein disease and the potential treatments.

If you have discoloration and pigmentation around your ankles and calves, it could be a serious vein condition called venous stasis dermatitis. Keep reading to learn more about this disease and what treatments are available to help.

Venous ulcers are a serious complication of chronic vein disease, but with the right diagnosis and treatment, you can avoid them. Keep reading to learn about the problems with vein disease and how we can help you beat it.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious circulatory system condition with the potential to become life-threatening. Learn to recognize the symptoms so you’ll know when to seek out medical help.

You might not think about your veins until something goes wrong. But venous stasis dermatitis is a condition that can lead to serious health complications if left untreated. Learn more about this disease and how we treat it.

Varicose veins can make you feel self-conscious and are uncomfortable, but sclerotherapy can rid you of the problem. Learn how this common procedure works to give you healthier veins and legs.

A startling one-third of Americans over 45 have some kind of vein disease. Do you know the symptoms? Learn more about what to look for so you can get timely and effective treatment.

A blood clot might not sound like a big deal, but it is a serious medical condition. Knowing the signs of a blood clot can help you get medical treatment as soon as possible and potentially save your life. Learn more about what to look for below.

You might already know about varicose veins that bulge and twist, but do you know how changes in your skin’s color can reflect serious vein problems? Read on to learn more about the link between vein issues and skin pigmentation.

You want your varicose veins removed, but does your medical professional use state-of-the-art technology to make it happen? Read on to learn about the benefits of ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy.

Do you have varicose veins snaking around your legs making you feel self-conscious? Read on to learn how endovenous radiofrequency ablation can help rid you of these veins and their associated symptoms.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a potentially life-threatening condition where blood clots that form in your deep veins can break off and travel to your lungs or brain. Are you at risk of developing DVT? Find out more about this condition.

Restless leg syndrome can make even simple tasks feel nearly impossible. But did you know your RLS could be the result of venous insufficiency? Fortunately, there are treatment options to help. Read on to learn more.

Most cases of varicose veins are simply unsightly. They won’t likely develop complications since, while they’re visible through the skin, they’re part of the superficial vein system. Severe cases and deep veins, however, may become health issues.

You may be somewhat familiar with varicose veins and what they look like, but do you know there are many other vein diseases? And do you know the risk factors for these conditions? Here’s your go-to guide to getting in the know.

Compression stockings have been a standard treatment for varicose veins for many decades, and are still prescribed today as a first-line therapy to manage symptoms and prevent the progression of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) ...

Venous leg ulcers (VLU) are the final manifestation of what is called chronic venous disease (CVD), and CVD is a complicated process that affects millions of people in the United States and worldwide. Varicose veins are probably the most infamous of ...

Have you ever stood in a line, maybe for an elevator or a roller coaster, and you notice that the line is growing faster than people can move through? The line grows and grows until either: ...

RF and laser vein ablation are the two most common treatments available for varicose veins. Vein specialist Dr. Dev Batra compares the two treatments and discusses which is more preferred.

Restless legs are very common in individuals with vein disease. Vein specialist Dr. Dev Batra explains how vein treatment can help with restless legs, and the steps you can take to find out if your restless legs are caused by a vein problem.

Background and Motivation As we discussed in our last post, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) results from a blood clot in one or more of the deep veins. It is a potentially life-threatening condition that affects up to 0.1% of the population annually ...

Introduction to Veins Veins are blood vessels responsible for carrying used blood from your organs and tissues back to your heart. Broadly, we can divide the major veins in our legs into four categories: (1) dermal/hypodermal, (2) superficial, (3) deep ...

A 31-year old female presents with a visible varicose vein coursing down the length of her right leg. The patient complains of pain along the course of the vein in her anterior thigh and along her knee. The culprit vein looks quite tortuous and many of ...

The VenaSeal procedure is a new method of vein closure that has unique advantages over other treatment options. Vein specialist Dr. Dev Batra provides a review of how VenaSeal treatment works and how its advantages might provide a better patient ...

In our last article, we discussed how chronic venous disease is a spectrum of signs and symptoms from small spider veins all the way to skin ulcers. The focus was placed on understanding the early indicators because early treatment is ...

Rounded estimates based on The San Diego Population Study.ᴬ When we have the opportunity to sit down and talk venous disease with our medical peers, we tend to emphasize the subtleties of reflux. It’s important to catch venous reflux in its early ...

When discussing vein disease, we often talk of its symptoms, its complications, and its cosmetic manifestations. It’s less common that we discuss its impact on everyday life. The symptoms of vein disease obviously cause ...

Vein specialist Dr. Dev Batra explains ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy (UGFS) and its role in vein treatment ...

Treatments that close down varicose veins can sometimes help venous leg ulcers heal. Dr. Dev Batra describes the experiences of one of his patients that was living with a venous leg ulcer, and how he used a vein closure procedure to help heal ...

Despite the availability of minimally invasive approaches, some surgeons still recommend vein removal surgery to treat major varicose veins in the leg. We’re strong advocates for minimally invasive approaches (like the one pictured above), not just ...

We know from having kids of our own that pregnancy can be overwhelming. Preparing for a new child takes a lot of work, and there are literally books full of health advice to keep up with. As committed vein specialists, we feel that it’s our...

Vein specialist Dr. Dev Batra explains the differences between laser treatment and sclerotherapy injections for spider veins, and which option is better. Because Dallas Vein Institute is a full-service vein clinic, we’re often asked why we don’t offer...

Your veins may actually be the reason that you experience frequent night cramps, restless leg activity, and soreness in your legs. Our patients are often surprised by the symptoms that their veins are causing...