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Hamilton Vascular is your premier center for the treatment of vein disease, artery disease, feminine conditions, and interventional radiology. With multiple convenient locations, our expert medical specialists and highly-trained staff members are proud to offer cutting-edge vascular and arterial treatments to residents of Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and the neighboring communities in southern Texas. We encourage you to browse through our educational blog for additional information about your condition before coming in for your private consultation.
Why to Avoid Ignoring a Leg Wound That Won’t Heal
If you or a loved one have a chronic foot or leg wound that isn’t healing after a month or longer, it’s time to include a vascular specialist in your treatment plan as quickly as possible. Chronic wounds affect 6.5 million patients annually and could indicate a...
Vein Procedure Prep: How to Prepare for Treatment
Getting ready for your first vein procedure? Congratulations on taking control of the vein issues that have been causing your leg problems! More than 20 million Americans suffer from vein disease, with symptoms that can dramatically impact a person’s quality of life....
Caregiver Tips for Family with Vein Disease
Leslie* has cared for her 74-year-old mother, Francine, for five years. While her role as a caregiver can be stressful at times, Leslie seemingly has everything under control and rarely comes across something she can’t handle or health problems she can’t spot from a...
Can I Prevent Varicose Veins During Pregnancy?
Sylvia* has always wanted to be a mother. And now that she and her husband are finally pregnant for the first time, she can’t wait for the day when their baby girl is born. She even joked that she didn’t care how big her belly got or if she suffered through morning...
Banishing Varicose Veins Has Never Been Easier
Ropey, discolored, twisted leg veins—known as varicose veins—impact roughly 25 million men and women in the United States and can be difficult to cover up unless you switch from shorts and bathing suits to pants full-time. These varicose veins can appear on your legs...
Yes, Spider Veins Can Occur in Your 20s and 30s
Lacey* was young, active, and always took great care of herself. As a result, she expected to be afforded all the benefits that come with still being in her 20s and 30s—tons of energy, high metabolism, good health, strong bones, and, of course, perfect skin. So why...
Can Knee Osteoarthritis Be Prevented?
Researchers estimate that over 32.5 million U.S. adults have osteoarthritis. This easily makes it one of the leading causes of disability and the most common form of arthritis overall—especially in older adults. And the number of people diagnosed by their doctor is...
What Jobs Are Safe For Patients With Vein Disease?
Sue* didn’t think much about how her job impacted her vein health. She had been a retail manager for three years and figured being on her feet 12 hours a day—especially when she filled in behind the cash register—was just part of the job. But her legs were constantly...
Can Weightlifting Cause Varicose Veins?
If you or a family member are concerned about developing vein disease and wish to have healthier lifestyle habits, exercise is a great place to start. Whether it’s running, strength training, or enjoying an evening walk, a body that’s always in motion leads to toned...
How Do I Know If My Leg Pain Is Muscular or Vascular?
When Katie* began experiencing persistent leg pain, her first reaction was to ignore it. She had returned from a hiking trip with her family a few months earlier and made it through the activities just fine despite never being the active type. She was also a little...
The doctors and expert medical team at Hamilton Vascular are proud to offer surgical and non-surgical treatments for vein disease, artery disease, and feminine conditions. We are proud to offer a wide range of services to patients in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and the neighboring communities in southern Texas. Contact us to schedule your private consultation with one of our vascular specialists today.