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Understanding Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)

A blood clot is part of a normal and lifesaving process in our body that stops bleeding when a blood vessel is damaged. Without blood clots, we could potentially bleed to death anytime we cut or injured ourselves. Unfortunately, though, we aren’t perfect machines and the same clotting mechanism we

Restless Leg Syndrome

There is more and more being written lately about something called Restless Leg Syndrome. Well, many people misuse this term to describe someone who can’t keep their leg still, like the guy next to you in church who keeps bouncing his knee up and down. That’s Nervous Leg Syndrome! Then

Let’s Talk about Compression Stockings: What are They and How do They Help?

When people hear the phrase, “Do you wear compression stockings?” they usually run the other way or simply ignore the question.  Providers will suggest patients wear compression stockings to help improve venous circulation, decrease swelling, slow down the progression of varicose veins and help reduce pain, discomfort and other leg

A Brief History of Veins

FROM TIME IMMEMORIAL, people have been vexed with these things called varicose veins. The word vari­cose itself dates back to ancient Greece and is derived from a word meaning grapelike. Well, if you’ve ever seen someone who has a hor­rible cluster of varicose veins you can understand why “grapelike” is

Spider Veins: The Spooky Truth

It’s sometimes difficult to tell the difference between varicose veins and spider veins. Spider veins are thin, web-like, purplish-red veins that can occur anywhere on the leg. They can occur in clusters or in isolation. In contrast, varicose veins are enlarged, ropey veins that are tortuous, elevated and are typically

The Next Steps When You’re Ready for Covington Vein Treatment

They’re ugly, they’re uncomfortable, and without help they’ll just keep getting worse. Varicose veins are anything but fun, but for many people they’re simply a part of life. A part of life, that is, until swelling and pain make living with varicose veins unbearable. Maybe you’ve gotten sick of the

A Vein Specialist in New Orleans Talks About Swollen Legs and Ankles

Many people experience swelling in their legs and ankles from time to time. In many cases the swelling is temporary, caused by injuries, sprains, or sitting or standing too long. In some cases the swelling can be the result of a reaction to over-the-counter pain relief medications or prescription medications

A Louisiana Vein Doctor Presents the Best Way to Treat Varicose Veins

If you are reading this article, there is a strong chance that you’re tired of trying to “live with” your varicose veins, and are beginning to think seriously about seeking treatment and finally doing something about them. Good. This is a big step, and we congratulate you on taking it.

Modern Wound Care Management (MWCM) meeting held in New Orleans

Dr. Juleff was proud to be speaking at this year’s Modern Wound Care Management (MWCM) meeting held in New Orleans. The event brought together a wealth of Physicians, Podiatrist, Nurses, PT’s, Technicians as well as other healthcare providers who are all dedicated to advanced wound care modalities. Dr. Juleff said,

New Orleans Vein Treatment Specialists Discuss Varicose Veins and Running

If you are a runner and need New Orleans vein treatment, you probably have questions about how running affects your varicose veins, and vice-versa. Even if you don’t have varicose veins but know that you’re at higher-than-normal risk of developing them because your close relatives had them, you probably have similar

A New Orleans Vein Specialist Provides True Facts about Vein Disease

Despite the best efforts of vein doctors, many pieces of misinformation proliferate about vein disease, making it one of the most misunderstood fields in modern medicine. There are many reasons for this, but the result is that all of this misinformation makes it difficult for people to find out the

A New Orleans Vein Specialist Explains Why Vein Disease Matters

When people ask what the most challenging aspect of life as a New Orleans vein specialist is, I sometimes use a particular analogy to explain how frustrating it can be to deal with patients who have harmed their own health by not taking their vein disease more seriously. I explain

A New Orleans Vein Specialist Explains What Leg Discoloration Means

There are many possible causes of red or reddish-brown discoloration on the legs and ankles, ranging from injury to sunburn to eczema. But if the discoloration lasts for more than a week and is accompanied by swelling in the affected limbs, there is a good chance that it’s a sign

A Louisiana Vein Doctor Explains 10 Things You Should Know About Veins

On this website, our Louisiana vein doctor, Dr. Randall S. Juleff and his associates at our vein clinic in Covington write about veins a lot. Vein disease and its treatment is, after all, our primary medical specialty, and we write about it to educate the general public. Today, rather than

New Orleans Vein Specialists Provide Five Facts That Will Keep You Up At Night

Have you noticed a few varicose veins or spider veins and then thought, “Hey…I don’t have to worry about them…they’re not serious, just a cosmetic issue, right? Wrong. These swollen veins are more than unsightly. They’re the symptoms of a deeper disorder that afflicts more than 26 million Americans – vein disease.

A Vein Specialist in New Orleans Explains How Vein Doctors Use Ultrasound

Ultrasound imaging (also known as sonography) has been called “the most important advance in medicine during the last half of the 20th century,” and with good reason. It allows our vein specialist in New Orleans to “see inside the body” without having to break the skin, invade a body cavity, or use sometimes-dangerous

Amazing Vein Treatment Outcomes from a Louisiana Vein Doctor

When a Louisiana vein doctor is asked to talk about amazing outcomes their patients have experienced, there is a temptation to focus on the elimination of symptoms. But when it comes to vein disease, there are superficial symptoms such as visible swollen veins, and there are more serious and dangerous symptoms,

A Louisiana Vein Doctor Presents New Ideas to Restore Healthy Legs

If you have varicose veins, you don’t need an article from a vein specialist in New Orleans to tell you how unattractive they make your legs look. You see this every time you look into your mirror, and reach for long pants or dark stockings to cover up your legs.

A Louisiana Vein Doctor Explains the Two Main Categories of Vein Disease

To understand what can go wrong with your veins when you develop vein disease, you really need to know a little about how your veins work when they’re healthy. Unlike your arteries, your veins don’t have any internal muscles with which to pump blood. Veins rely on the contraction of muscles in the tissue

A Vein Specialist in New Orleans Talks About Swollen Legs and Ankles

Many people experience swelling in their legs and ankles from time to time. In many cases the swelling is temporary, caused by injuries, sprains, or sitting or standing too long. In some cases the swelling can be the result of a reaction to over-the-counter pain relief medications or prescription medications

The Next Steps When You’re Ready for Covington Vein Treatment

They’re ugly, they’re uncomfortable, and without help they’ll just keep getting worse. Varicose veins are anything but fun, but for many people they’re simply a part of life. A part of life, that is, until swelling and pain make living with varicose veins unbearable. Maybe you’ve gotten sick of the

The Most Important Quality in a New Orleans Vein Specialist

Whether you’re dealing with unsightly varicose veins or potentially life-threatening blood clots, having a New Orleans vein specialist on your side is crucial for getting the help you need. However, finding the right specialist for you isn’t always easy. There are several qualities to look for in a great vein

A Louisiana Vein Doctor Explains the Link Between Vein Disease and Stroke

When you think of vein disease, your mind probably goes straight to your legs. While vein disease is most known for causing varicose veins, swollen legs and ankles, and other issues that impact the lower extremities, its influence does not end at the legs. According to Dr. Randall S. Juleff,

The Only New Orleans Vein Treatment Resources You’ll Ever Need

When something goes wrong with your health, which resources do you turn to for help and answers? For many people, there seems to be no end of health-related resources, while for others there seems to be too few. If you’re suffering from vein disease, the good news is that the

Top Myths About Louisiana Vein Doctors

When you’re dealing with varicose veins, swollen calves and ankles, or painful, achy legs, who do you turn to for help? For many people, the answer is “a vein specialist in New Orleans.” When someone visits our vein center complaining of vein disease symptoms, we’re able to provide safe, effective, and

Arthur Aronson, MD Testimonial

I have so many good things to say about my experience with Dr. Juleff and his staff at La Bella Vita Laser and Vein Center that I could go on forever. Dr. Juleff possesses all of the qualities that one should look for when choosing a physician. He is well

An Expert Talks about New Orleans Vein Specialists

If something goes wrong with your heart, you see a cardiologist. If something goes wrong with your feet, you see a podiatrist. If something goes wrong with your veins, you see a vein doctor. New Orleans vein specialists are specifically educated and trained to address issues that occur in the body’s veins. From

A Louisiana Vein Doctor Explains Who is At Risk of Developing Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are a common problem among American adults. Millions of people suffer from varicosities every year, but that does not mean that every person is equally likely to experience this unsightly and uncomfortable issue. There are several factors that impact a person’s risk of developing varicose veins. Dr. Randall