You know that varicose veins are the dark, bulging, rope-like cords underneath your skin, and you know that your vein health is important. But did you know that the shoes you wear every day play a substantial role in encouraging proper circulation? Find out what standards your shoes should meet, and learn about the different […]
Manage Varicose Vein Pain
One of the biggest complaints about varicose veins is the pain often associated with it. Varicose veins are formed when vein valves are no longer able to push blood upward through the leg, against the flow of gravity. As a result, blood pools in the vein and causes it to swell. Dark, bulging veins may […]
Strategies for Sitting All Day
Sitting isn’t ideal for our bodies. Yet we spend most of our day in a sitting position. Some say “sitting is the new smoking.” This is especially true for those who work desk jobs, although our time spent sitting extends further than the office. We sit when driving, when taking phone calls, when watching TV. […]
How Does Stress Impact Vein Health?
Stress can aggravate almost every health condition — including vein health. While we’re generally aware of the impact stress has on our mental health, we don’t always stop and think about how it affects our bodies. Even if you normally have healthy habits, too much stress releases hormones that can lead you to make unhealthy […]
Why Do My Varicose Veins Itch?
Varicose veins are most commonly known for their dark, bulging appearance. However, these veins are more than just a cosmetic concern. They are often coupled with symptoms such as feelings of pain, heaviness, and fatigue in the lower legs. But there’s another symptom that you may not associate with varicose veins: itchiness. The experienced vascular […]
Central Florida Vein and Vascular Center and COVID-19 update
Patients and families, We are continuing to serve our patients at Central Florida Vein and Vascular Centers and are executing the following precautions to maintain patient and staff safety. All of our staff are healthy, and if they are not, even if their symptoms are not COVID-19 related, we encourage them not to work in […]
Sitting on the Sitz Bone
Do you work at a desk job? Or maybe you’re an avid traveler? If so, you’re already aware of the stress this puts on both your joints and your circulation. Of course, you’re likely also aware of the other problems associated with sitting all day. People aren’t designed to be in a constant seated position […]
Water Retention and Varicose Veins
What’s the link between varicose veins and water retention? It depends. These two conditions are often interconnected. Varicose veins can raise your risk for fluid retention, but the pressure caused by fluid retention can also raise your risk of developing varicose veins. While fluid retention may sometimes be seen as an ignorable annoyance, its presence […]
The CF Vein Difference
Central Florida Vein & Vascular Center is home to a team of the best vascular surgeons in Orlando. Our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons have dedicated their lives to providing all patients with the best minimally-invasive treatments for varicose veins and related issues. We perform all services in-house — from the initial consultation and ultrasound to […]
The Healthy Vein Lifestyle
How do we keep our veins healthy? We know that proper circulation is important for our overall health. And if valves in our veins become damaged, our vein’s ability to circulate blood properly becomes compromised. This is especially true in the lower leg, where veins must work harder to push blood upward against gravity. If […]
Varicose Vein Exercises: Dos and Don’ts
Want an easy way to boost your vein health? Try exercise! Varicose veins are created when vein valves in the lower leg become damaged. This makes it difficult to pump blood upward against the flow of gravity, so it ends up pooling in the vein. Multiple factors, including age and genetics, contribute to your risk […]
Vein Health Throughout the Seasons
Our veins are sensitive to many things, including changes in temperature. If you feel that your varicose veins act differently in the summer than the winter, you’re completely correct. Warm temperatures, especially in hot Florida months, can irritate the symptoms of varicose veins. Cold temperatures can be kinder to our vein health, although there are […]
Spotlight on Diagnostic Vascular Ultrasound
Perhaps you’re thinking about seeing a specialist for your varicose veins, or maybe you’re considering scheduling a consultation. What can you expect from that first step into your specialist’s office? If they’re dedicated to bringing you the best care possible, the first step will be a diagnostic exam, such as a diagnostic vascular ultrasound. Our […]
Why We Educate
What’s the most important part of being a doctor? Some may say that offering expert care is important, while others argue years of experience is best. The vein specialists in Orlando at Central Florida Vein & Vascular Center agree that both of these things are important and absolutely necessary for quality care. But we also […]
Circulation 101
We know that circulation is important to your health, but we don’t always talk about what causes poor circulation. We often talk about it as an isolated condition. This isn’t quite true — circulation is a side-effect of other health issues and is deserving of a deeper look. The vascular physicians in Orlando at Central […]
What Are Spider Veins?
The terms “varicose veins” and “spider veins” are often used interchangeably to describe veins that are visible under the skin. But are they the same thing? These two vascular conditions actually have several key differences in appearance, cause, and treatment. Once you know these differences, they’re much easier to tell apart! The vascular physicians in […]
