Tag Archives: Dr. Merchant

Beautiful Legs and Healthy Veins

You can’t have beautiful legs if you don’t have healthy veins. Period. Unfortunately, our current “way of life” can negatively affect our health and contribute to venous disease and vein issues. Here are some simple tips to keep your legs … Continue reading

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Obesity, Another Cause of Varicose Veins.

The pitfall of being overweight and unhealthy continue… Obesity is a major risk factor for varicose veins as excess fat increases pressure on the vascular system in the legs. This increased pressure combined with low levels of activity is a … Continue reading

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Facial veins: Causes and Treatments.

While the majority of spider and varicose veins occur on the legs, many might not know that unsightly veins can appear on the face, neck and chest areas as well. Facial veins, or telangiectasias are dilated blood vessels that occur … Continue reading

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Spring! The perfect time to start exercising!

As the springtime weather makes it’s way to our area, many are encouraged to take their activities outside. Staying active and exercising is a great way to promote vascular health and prevent painful varicose and spider veins. Physical activity also … Continue reading

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Treating Spider Veins

Learn about the two options for treating spider veins. Continue reading

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Video Spotlight: Pregnancy and Veins

Many women first start to develop varicose veins during pregnancy. As the uterus grows, it puts pressure on the large vein on the right side of the body, which in turn increases pressure in the leg veins. Veins are the … Continue reading

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What Are Vaginal and Vulval Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins are bulging veins seen through the surface of the skin. However, sometimes the varicose veins can develop in other areas of the body including the vagina and vulva. Vaginal varicose veins look like bulges in the wall of … Continue reading

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Will My Health Insurance Cover Vein Procedures?

Varicose vein procedures are usually covered by health insurance. Continue reading

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Video Spotlight- What are Varicose Veins?

Dr. Merchant of the Reno Vein Clinic talks about varicose veins. Continue reading

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What Is Vasculitis?

Vasculitis is an inflammation of your blood vessels. Continue reading

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