Vein disease is more than just a cosmetic concern. It is a widespread medical condition that can significantly affect quality of life if left untreated. From persistent leg pain and swelling to visible varicose or spider veins, these symptoms often signal underlying issues with blood flow in the veins, particularly in the lower extremities.

No one wants to think about potential health issues when traveling, but unfortunately, long car rides and flights can raise travelers’ risk of getting blood clots. With summer travels around the corner, Marc Passman, M.D., professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy and director of the UAB Vein Program and UAB Vein Clinic, encourages everyone to assess their risk of blood clots and take preventive steps during their summer travels this year.

Vein ligation and stripping is a procedure performed in the operating room and typically is used for removal of the saphenous vein from the leg, as part of the treatment for varicose veins. It involves tying off the affected saphenous vein and then “stripping” or removing the entire vein from the leg through small incisions […]

No one wants to think about potential health issues when traveling. Unfortunately, long car rides or flights raise your risk of getting a blood clot, spoiling your vacation, or worse.