Venous disease affects about 20% of the U.S. population, about 50 million adults according to Dr. Joseph Magnant, founder of Vein Specialists. He says, “Venous disease is a medical condition like hypertension and high cholesterol.” But the problem is, the majority of people suffering from venous disease don’t realize they have it. Those who are…
DetailsWe have all seen someone walking down the street, noticed large bulging varicose veins, and known they have venous disease. Although varicose veins and prominent spider veins are the most obvious sign of venous disease, the medical condition they represent, venous insufficiency, is much more than just varicose veins. Venous insufficiency can manifest as a…
DetailsOne of the most common medical diagnoses associated with advancing age is osteoarthritis, also known as OA. This disease occurs over time due to years of “wear and tear” on our joints. Although OA can damage any joint in the body, the knee is among the top locations affected in the majority of the population.…
DetailsVenous disease, also known as venous insufficiency, is often thought of as being an issue that only affects the “older” population. Surprisingly, there are many teens and young adults that may have venous insufficiency without evening knowing it. Venous insufficiency occurs when there is a failure of the valves in the leg veins to close…
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