Tag Archive for: vein doctor Kansas City MO

vein specialist performs ultrasound

What to Expect in a Vein Specialist Visit

A vein doctor or vein specialist is a medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the veins, namely spider veins and varicose veins, and other vein diseases. These professionals use a variety…
vein doctor analysing patient pain

What Are the Symptoms of Leg Edema?

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a disorder in which the valves in the leg veins are not functioning as they should, causes blood to pool in the veins. The pooling causes high pressure, which can lead to the leaking and buildup of fluid in…
A patient getting their veins inspected by a vein specialist.

Vein specialist tips for caring for your veins at home

Good circulation entails blood that is pumped by the heart efficiently going to the rest of the body and back. Healthy veins efficiently send deoxygenated blood back to the heart, through contractions and one-way valves that close to prevent…
Woman sitting on the couch with varicose veins on her leg

We Are the Vein Clinic of Kansas City: Here’s How We Can Help You

Do you have swollen, throbbing, itchy, or restless legs? Do your spider veins or varicose veins make you feel uncomfortable and self-conscious? If your answer is “yes,” you are likely suffering from a type of vein disease. Vein diseases…
Sclerotherapy injection into a patient's ankle

What Does Recovery Look Like After Getting Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is a procedure done to treat and minimize the appearance of varicose and spider veins. It is often done for cosmetic purposes but also may be performed due to symptoms of varicose or spider veins, such as aching or swelling. The…
Woman sitting down experiencing vein pain

MVS Vein Pain? Talk to a Vein Doctor

Your veins carry blood back to your heart from all over the body, including the legs. They have to work against gravity to do this. To make it easier, there are valves in the veins that close to keep the blood from flowing back down. Should…
Smooth legs without veins

How to Improve Vein Health

Our circulatory system is what keeps our blood flowing throughout the body. Arteries send fresh blood from the heart to the tissues and organs, and the veins take the “used” blood back to the heart for reprocessing and refreshing. After…
Legs with varicose veins
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Vein Doctor: Simple Steps to Get Rid of Varicose Veins

While varicose veins are often innocuous, they are downright unattractive, annoying, and in some cases, even painful. The good news is there are things you can do to effectively get rid of them— and it’s not rocket science. Listed below…
Lymphatic massage

Benefits of Lymphatic Massage

The lymphatic system is an important part of your immune system, as it has the task of removing cellular waste from the tissues, maintaining fluid levels, and protecting your body from foreign invaders that can cause infection and disease. Lymph…