Over 50 million American women (one-third of the female population) suffer from chronic pelvic pain during their lifetime. A common cause of this pain are varices that develop in their ovarian veins or pelvic areas. These swollen blood vessels are the counterpart of...
There are several differences between the ways men and women treat swollen legs & ankles. This guide helps men find their way to healthier legs. Both men and women experience swollen legs & ankles, but there seem to be fewer helpful articles for men to...
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”....
