A variocele is a type of varicose vein that affects only men. You’ve seen photos of varicose veins on the legs and how swollen they can become, right? Now imagine one or more of those swollen veins developing in the male testicles and scrotum. That’s a...
In another article about varicoceles, the vein specialists at Comprehensive Interventional Care Centers explained what varicoceles are. We also described what causes them and who is at risk. Finally, we noted when you should see a doctor if you think you have them. In...
Back in ancient times, myths had a function. They weren’t really true stories, but they were intended to inspire people and teach them important principles. In our modern Internet age, however, myths are more often factually incorrect stories that cause damage...
When patients with varicose veins come in for their first visit to Comprehensive Integrated Care, we sometimes ask them why they decided to finally reach out for help. They explain to us what it’s been like for them “living with vein disease”....
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of Americans. Naturally, many people want to know what they can do to reduce their risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and peripheral disease. Well, there are some simple lifestyle habits you can adopt today that can...
In the articles on Phoenix vein treatment we provide on this website, we often use the terms “non-invasive” or “minimally-invasive” to describe the medical procedures used to treat vein disease and to distinguish them from...