Are you or your partner kept awake at night with the irresistible urge to move your legs?  It might be Restless Leg Syndrome. Some people describe it as a “creeping” feeling in the legs; or tingling, burning, aching or numbness of the legs. This is known as Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and affects about 10 ... READ MORE

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Spider veins are dilated blood vessels that form just under the skin and result in red, blue or purple clusters of veins visible on the skin’s surface. Besides the appearance of these veins, other symptoms may include skin redness, itching, a firm, tender and warm vein, and for some patients, pain and swelling. Spider veins ... READ MORE

You don’t have to have a problem with your veins or legs to wear compression socks and stockings. Many healthy, active men and women of all ages find them helpful. Anyone who wants to maximize endurance by improving blood circulation and increasing oxygen delivery to the legs can benefit from compression stockings and socks. Runners, ... READ MORE

What you need to know about Varicose Veins and Women’s Health Did you know that more than half of all women suffer from varicose vein disease in their lifetime? If you have aching, painful or restless legs, heaviness, swollen ankles or muscle cramping, you may have varicose veins.  While many women experience such pain and ... READ MORE

Do you have aching, painful or restless legs, swollen ankles, heaviness in your legs or cramping? If so, the cause of your discomfort could be varicose veins. More than half of all women and about 45 percent of men will suffer from varicose vein disease in their lifetime. Heredity is the number one risk factor ... READ MORE

As much as forty-five percent of all men will experience varicose veins at some point in their lives. The number one cause of varicose veins in both men and women is heredity. Men get varicose veins too! If a man’s parents or grandparents had varicose veins, he is more likely to have them. Lifestyle plays ... READ MORE

Effective now through April 30, 2014 (sessions must be used by May, 2014) It’s that time of year again! In honor of the third anniversary of our grand opening, we’d like to offer our patients a special price on spider vein treatment with our nurse sclerotherapist, Celina Perlberg, R.N. From now through April 30, 2014 you can purchase ... READ MORE

Over the next few weeks, we will be presenting introductions to our staff so you can get to know all of us a little better. This week we are introducing Dr. Stephen Sorenson. Dr. Stephen Sorenson is the medical director of Vein Specialists of Illinois. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Venous ... READ MORE

Any extended travel in a car or on an airplane or train increases your risk for a serious complication of vein disease. Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is the formation of a blood clot inside a vein deep in the body, especially in the legs. DVT may not have any symptoms or can cause pain, ... READ MORE