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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...

The surface of your legs used to be smooth, but now there’s a funny-looking vein that’s popped up toward the surface, creating a worm-like feature just under your skin. In all likelihood, you have a varicose vein, which are common — they affect about one-third of adults. The sight of...

When a vein in your leg suddenly becomes painful and red, it’s entirely understandable that you’re concerned. The pain, for one, is far from pleasant to deal with, and anything involving your cardiovascular system catches your full attention. Of course, your first and best step is to pay a visit...

Nearly one-quarter of the population in the United states has a varicose vein or two in their legs. If you find yourself in this group, we’ve got good news — the road to clearing away these veins is a fairly smooth one. At Jacksonville Vein Specialists, Dr. Mark A. Matey and the team offer two varicose...

Open wounds or sores have appeared on your lower legs and you have a few questions, such as why won’t they heal, and should you seek help? It’s likely that you’ve developed venous ulcers, which not only signal a problem in your veins, but they place you at risk for...

Statistics such as this one — up to 35% of people in the United States get varicose veins — are certainly eye-opening. There are a variety of reasons why more than one-third of our population develops these ropey, bulging veins, many of which are beyond our control. To shed some...

When the fluid inside your body begins to build up in your ankles, feet, and legs, it causes a condition known as edema. It is a common condition and can affect anyone, though it typically appears in pregnant people or those over 65. While it is not necessarily a sign...