The Benefits of Compression Socks & Stockings
Compression socks and stockings work If you suffer from varicose, unhealthy, or spider veins, you recognize primary the frustration of managing fatigue, swelling, itching,...
The difference between arteries and veins
We get this question from patients and candidates all the time when we start going into what makes them tick and what might need to be changed to keep them healthy. “What are the...
Varicose Vein Surgery Aftercare Guide
Varicose Vein Surgery Aftercare Vein Surgery can be a trying experience. There can be pain involved and quite a bit of downtime after having surgery done to treat vein issues....
Tips for Healthy Veins and Vein Procedures this Autumn
As the summer comes to an end, we get some relief with cooler weather. You might think that cooler weather will give your vein discomfort some relief too. To some extent that is...
Eating Right for Healthy Veins – A Few Actionable Tips from Vein Specialists
Keeping vein health and good circulation in mind can help you be a healthier person, live longer, and maintain a healthy diet. There is a strong link between varicose veins and...
Chronic Venous Insufficiency | Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
What is chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)? Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a disorder where vein walls and valves in the legs stop working properly. This condition makes...
Free Vein Screenings Chicago – How they work and how they can help you stay healthy
Avoid varicose veins causing serious damage with a free vein screening Varicose veins are unattractive. That’s the main reason people have them treated by us. These bulging...
What to expect after hemorrhoid surgery
Hemmorhoid Surgery Recovery Aftercare and Recommendations It is estimated that approximately 50% of Americans experience some form of hemorrhoid disease by the age of 50. Not all...
Explaining Endovascular aneurysm Repair (EVAR) Procedure
Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is a relatively new procedure that can treat disease and damage to the arteries with minimally invasive, non-surgical placement of expandable...
The effects your desk job (and sedentary lifestyle) have on your veins
Do you have the urge to get to the gym because you spend the day at work sitting down working at a computer? There are many Americans spending upwards of 12 hours a day on the...
How Alcohol Can Affect Your Hemmorhoids
Up to 75% of people experience hemorrhoids in their lifetime. It is a common condition that can cause a great deal of pain and inconvenience. Is there a link between alcohol and...
How Alcohol Can Affect Your Varicose Veins
Alcohol and Varicose Veins Varicose veins affect the lives of more than 50 percent of the US population. Although varicose veins occur for a number of reasons, many people often...
What causes Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)?
There are common misconceptions about Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). There is no one definitive way patients experience it, which complicates its definition. To describe the...
Nutrition for vein health (with vein healthy foods list)
Whether you suffer from large, bulging varicose veins, smaller varicose veins, spider veins or the symptoms of venous insufficiency, there are things you can do to help lessen...
A Look At Endovenous Laser Ablation
Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) is a minimally invasive procedure that has significantly improved the treatment of varicose veins. Not only is this treatment the most effective...
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Portage, IN
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Chicago Vein Institute is a practice solely dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of vein diseases. The experts at CVI perform the latest and most effective treatments for painful varicose veins, spider veins, and other vein-related disorders. CVI offers minimally invasive treatment options, including Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA), Ambulatory Phlebectomy, Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy, Surface Sclerotherapy, Elastic Compression Stockings and wound care for venous ulcers, performing more than 11,000 vein-related procedures annually.