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Men Can Get Varicose Veins Too
Protruding purple and blue veins are often associated with being on a middle-aged woman’s legs. But, what many people don’t know is that men can get varicose veins too. In fact, 45 percent of men...
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The Benefit of Online Screening for Vein Issues
If you are like many, you might be wondering what good it does to fill out an online screening application such as the one we offer here at the West Florida Vein Center in Tampa, FL. You would be...
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Understanding & Treating Spider Veins (Telangiectasia)
If you are living with spider veins you don’t care what the clinical term is, you just want them to go away. These tiny blood vessels widen unnaturally causing threadlike reddish or purple patterns in...
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Think You Know About Varicose Veins?
Nearly 40 million Americans suffer from varicose veins. That’s nearly half of the population over age 50. With so many afflicted you might be surprised to learn just how little is known about varicose...
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The Diagnostic Process – Varicose Veins
If varicose veins are on a surface level and visible of course it makes detection and identification simple with just a physical exam. When vein issues are deeper there are certain medical tests and...
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Summer is Here! Look and Feel Your Very Best!
The West Florida Vein Center is proud to offer a variety of state of the art vein dissolution services that can help heal your legs and rid you of unsightly painful varicose and spider veins. Things...
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Can You Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis? Understanding if You Are at Risk is...
What is DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)? DVT is a condition where blood clots form in deep veins of the legs. Rarely this may happen in other areas of the body as well. Deep veins are located deep in the...
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How do I know if I have vein disease?
When your legs begin to ache or show weird previously non presented symptoms you may not know what to think or automatically jump to vein disease. This leads many people to ignore what they feel in...
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Varicose veins – Real Causes and Real Answers
Varicose veins can become the bane of one’s existence. The aching legs, the swelling, the discomfort, not to mention the visible purple wavy lines that distract from the overall “you”. Many people feel...
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Outside of the visual appearance of bluish purple colored raised veins the most widely used and accurate method of diagnosis is the duplex ultrasound which can pinpoint underlying vein conditions....
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Bulging Hand Veins: Should I Be Worried?
Keeping our hands looking good is desired since we see them every day and so do other people. That is why many women, and men, get regular manicures and take care of their hands. But, what if you...
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Developing Varicose and Spider Veins Isn’t Simply Due to Aging
While varicose and spider veins and the appearance of visible leg veins are associated with the older population the truth is you can age and never have a single vein appear if your legs and...
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Reasons to Make an Appointment with a Vein Specialist
30 million Americans suffer from venous disease, yet only 10% of them seek treatment. This is according to the Society for Vascular Medicine. At some point in their life, it is estimated that 20% of...
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Physician Spotlight – Dr. Mark Zuzga, D.O., R.V.T of The West Florida Vein...
When searching for a Vein Specialist it can be a challenge to know whom to trust, who has the experience necessary, and what office would be a good fit for your particular health concerns and needs....
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What Do Vein Specialists Do?
There are so many types of doctors it can be confusing to know exactly who it is you need to make an appointment with when it goes beyond your normal everyday general practitioner. Vein Specialists are...
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When to Visit a Tampa Vein Specialist
It can be confusing to know when to see a specialist rather than your general practitioner. When it comes to Vein Specialists, if you are experiencing ongoing leg pain, visible veins, aching legs,...
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What Causes DVTs To Form and How to Reduce Your Risk
Deep Vein Thrombosis, or DVT, is a serious medical condition that can lead to life-threatening complications if left untreated. It occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the deep veins within the...
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Understanding Painful Legs: It May Be a Sign of Vein Issues
Do your legs feel stiff, achy, or sore? Perhaps you’ve noticed discoloration or ulcerations that won’t heal. You’re not alone. Unfortunately, for many, these symptoms could signal a vein issue. The...
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A Look at Some Non-Vain Reasons to Schedule Your Vein Consultation
A Look at Some Non-Vain Reasons to Schedule Your Vein Consultation Many people mistakenly believe that seeking vein treatment is purely a cosmetic issue. The fact is that varicose and spider veins are...
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Natural Ways to Boost Vein Health
Venous and circulatory health is crucial to living a pain-free active lifestyle. When the health of veins is compromised, over time it can lead to breakdown. When veins don’t work the way that they are...
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