Varicose Vein

Concerns over varicose veins are nothing new. Treatment was mentioned in a 1550 BC papyrus and in ancient Greek writings. Compression therapy was recommended by Hippocrates, and Leonardo da Vinci diagramed varicose vein anatomy. Modern medicine offers more treatment options than ever for varicose veins, including minimally invasive endovenous laser ablation, available at Skin & Vein Institute in Encinitas, CA. About EVLT Blood circulates from the heart to arteries which deliver oxygen to the tissues and then the deoxygenated blood is carried back to the heart by the veins. One-way valves in the veins help to keep blood moving back to … Continue reading “Advanced treatment for varicose veins available in Encinitas, CA”

Whether you call them ropey, knotted, bulging, twisted, engorged, or enlarged, most people call varicose veins a problem. They are unsightly, may cause discomfort, and can lead to more serious health problems. Dr. Amanda Lloyd brings contemporary options for varicose vein removal to patients in North County San Diego. Vein Problems Through the Ages There is evidence throughout recorded history that mankind has been troubled by varicose veins: They are discussed in a 1550 BC papyrus. In ancient Greece, problem veins were irritated with a wire. Hippocrates pioneered the use of compression therapy. Valves in veins were described in a … Continue reading “New Options for Varicose Vein Removal in North County San Diego”