Empire Vein Specialists Blog

Studies have shown that the teaching occupation has one of the highest risks for varicose veins. However, there are things that can be done to reduce or eliminate leg pain and discomfort for teachers.

While modern medicine has revolutionized varicose vein treatment in recent years, outdated beliefs from the past persist. Truth and facts can help you make the right decision to stop leg pain and live better now.

Misleading information about varicose veins can lead to poor health decisions. Get the right answers needed to make informed healthcare choices about leg pain and undiagnosed varicose veins.

In spring and summer, many thoughts turn to travel. But long-distance travel often means hours in an airplane or car, which can lead to sluggish circulation and potentially serious problems, such as blood clots.

Meet Dr. Bertrand Janne d’Othée who runs our Ontario office. He is a Harvard-trained vascular surgeon and former teaching doctor in Massachusetts. He speaks Spanish and enjoys educating patients.

Keep your veins healthy or manage varicose vein symptoms by consuming a diet of foods and vitamins with vein friendly benefits. A vein doctor can guide and help emphasize certain nutrients for vein health.

Of the top five factors that cause varicose veins, some are avoidable, others are not. The top contributors are age, pregnancy, genetics, obesity, and activity level. Learn how these affect vascular disease.

While the appearance of spider veins or varicose veins can be embarrassing, hiding them ignores the serious underlying health problems they may be causing. Let's determine whether your vein problems are more than cosmetic.

Doctors recommend walking as a way to alleviate many symptoms of varicose veins. In addition to improving mild leg discomfort, walking provides numerous overall health benefits. Here are the top ten reasons to walk.