Are you concerned about how your weight is affecting your health? Have you noticed that the veins in your legs have become more noticeably twisted or bulging? These veins, called varicose veins, appear larger and darker when your blood vessels aren’t functioning...

Blood clots are your body’s natural response to an injury. They serve to stem the bleeding on a cut and seal off the wound so you can heal. Your blood’s ability to clot is a good thing; however, the formation of a blood clot poses a risk when it blocks the flow of...

There are many problems that can lead to temporary numbness in your legs, from a herniated disc to simply crossing your legs for too long. Chronic issues with leg numbness, on the other hand, may be a sign of something much bigger that involves your vascular health....

You may not be too concerned about your leg cramps if you just spent the weekend working on your yard. While exercise and heavy labor are common causes of leg cramps, an underlying health condition can also lead to discomfort in your legs and should be taken seriously...

Many people are under the misconception that bad circulation in their legs is just another part of getting older. They don’t realize that in many cases, bad circulation is a fixable problem and there is treatment available. At Advanced Vein and Laser Center, we...

Veins are part of the human vascular system, along with arteries and capillaries. Together, these blood vessels circulate blood from the heart to each part of the body, and then back. For the average human, that’s more than 80 circulations per minute or a staggering...

QUESTION: What can I do to ensure that my legs are ready for summer? I have been embarrassed by the appearance of my legs for years, but this year I have resolved to do something about it. My goal is to be able to wear shorts at the beach without looking at all of...

Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, describes a blood clot that forms in a vein located deep within the muscles, most commonly in the legs. Left untreated, these clots can break off and enter the bloodstream, causing dangerous complications such as heart attack and stroke....

For every individual over the age of 40, it is important to maintain healthy veins. Veins, vessels that transport the blood to the heart, are very important in order for the body to function properly. They work in conjunction with arteries, blood vessels that bring...

How Veins Work If you’re contemplating one of our vein procedures with one of our doctors, or just want to maximize your vein health, understanding how veins work and some common vein problems will be very helpful. There are two main types of vessels through which...

“Why do my legs hurt” is a question the doctors at AVLC are often asked. Many patients initially suspect their leg pain is due to reasons unrelated to venous conditions. However, many times, patients are found to have varicose veins that are causing their legs to...

Swollen legs and swollen ankles may be alarming, but in an otherwise healthy person they are usually benign and go away after a few hours. They can be the result of fluid retention caused by sitting or standing in the same place for a long time, as one would on a long...

If you have trouble falling asleep at night because odd sensations in your lower extremities leave your legs throbbing and twitching, you’re not alone. Medical scientists say that as many as 15 percent of all Americans may be affected by restless legs syndrome (RLS.)...