Though we’ve had a mild winter in Maryland, spring began in earnest a few weeks ago. But now that Major League Baseball has begun its season and the Orioles opened at home this week, there are even more reasons to think about all the great things that Spring brings. Here are some of our favorite quotes about the best time of year to start showing off your healthy legs, free of varicose veins...
Womenshealth.gov reports that approximately 50 to 55 percent of women and about 40 to 45 percent of men suffer from some form of varicose vein problem. You can get varicose veins from standing too much and putting constant pressure on your legs. You can get them from your genetics. You can get varicose veins when you’re pregnant, or overweight, or too much exposure to the sun. But the bottom line is that varicose veins are more than painful or unsightly. As they grow larger because of built-up pressure in your veins, they can actually rupture and case a hemorrhage, which can cause a blood clot in your legs that could be limb-threatening. Even worse, a clot in your lungs or heart can be life-threatening.
Whether you’re Irish or wish you were, whether you’re a little green leprechaun or a 6’4” basketball player, male or female, young or old, Maryland Vein Professionals wishes you a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Also known as The Festival of Patrick, it’s a cultural and religious holiday celebrated worldwide annually on March 17th. Here are a few St. Patrick’s Day facts...