Posts by Jilanne Rose, DNP ANP-BC
Do you have Venous Disease and not know it?
Are you worried about your varicose veins? A lot of people who have venous insufficiency or vein disease do not realize they have it or how straightforward it is to treat. Symptoms of venous insufficiency or vein disease are progressive and can start as early as your teens and twenties, but will only get worse…
Read MoreWhy am I getting varicose veins during pregnancy?
Causes of Varicose Veins During Pregnancy There are a number of reasons why women get varicose veins during pregnancy. First, the volume of blood circulating in the body increases to help support your growing baby. However, veins don’t have a way to accommodate the extra volume so sometimes the veins bulge, itch, are painful to…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Varicose Veins During Pregnancy
Congratulations, you are pregnant! Your bundle or bundles of joy are on the way to change your life forever! The body changes quickly during pregnancy, and some of these changes are not so wonderful! Varicose veins are a common occurrence in pregnancy. There are a number of reasons for this: blood volume increases, hormones shift,…
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