Since a good vein doctor specializes in treating vein conditions, you are right to ask the question about foot spas.  It can feel like a great treat for tired feet and achy legs to have your feet submerged in warm, bubbly water.  But problems can arise if the water is very hot and you keep your feet in it for a long period of time. In general, if you have severe varicose veins, many vein doctors will advise caution when using a foot spa.

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Getting treated for any vein problem by a vein doctor is like any other medical problem.  You have to get a full examination to get an accurate diagnosis.  Whoever you choose as your vein doctor should have a lot of experience dealing with varicose veins and other types of vein problems.

If you want to try helping yourself before you see a vein doctor, there are some things you can do to help keep your varicose veins from getting worse. The Mayo Clinic recommends these self-care methods for varicose veins: exercise, losing weight, avoiding tight clothes, elevating your legs as often as possible, and not standing or sitting for long periods.  These actions coupled with using compression stockings may help keep varicose veins from getting worse. › Continue reading

As life progresses and veins change structurally, many of us may experience varicose veins and set out in search of a vein treatment plan.  Almost anyone you ask—doctors, nutritionists, friends, and relations—they all say, yeah, exercise will help.  And yoga is at the top of many recommendation lists – growing more popular every year. These days many think of exercise as the great cure-all.  Well, what about vein conditions?  Can doing yoga or other exercise be a viable part of a prevention and vein treatment plan? › Continue reading