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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.
Vein Health: 1 in 4 Americans Don’t Get Enough Physical Activity
Sarah loves being an accountant. The problem is that she sits in an office chair for 10-12 hours each day and rarely moves from that spot. She doesn’t mind exercising, but by the time she gets home, she’s too exhausted and would rather watch television for a little...
When Is Leg Swelling a Sign of Something Serious?
We’ve all experienced leg swelling at one point in our lives. Many times, it can be chalked up to an injury, allergic reaction, bug bite, medication, or standing for too long, and simple treatments like rest usually provide quick relief. But occasionally, leg swelling...
How Do I Choose the Best Vein Care Center That’s Right for Me?
Robyn first noticed there might be something wrong with her legs a few years ago. Her varicose veins became more prominent, and both legs hurt after sitting for too long. She didn’t think too much about it at first, that is until even something as simple as going for...
Does Stress Affect Varicose Veins?
It’s only natural for people to experience stress when they have varicose veins. This is especially true if these bulging veins are more than just a cosmetic annoyance and have been causing pain for years. In fact, there is a connection between stress and vein...
National Walking Day Promotes Active Lifestyles and Improves Vein Health
Have you considered lacing up your sneakers and going for a nice long walk? If you do, you’ll be joined by millions of people around the country who are also taking steps to live a more active lifestyle on National Walking Day. This includes those who routinely get up...
17 FAQs Patients Ask About Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Studies show there are approximately 25 million men and women suffering from painful varicose veins. The good news is treatment options for varicose veins and vein disease are available that do not require surgery. Doctors these days aren’t so quick to suggest their...
How Compression Socks for Varicose Veins Can Help Food Service Workers
Janice has been suffering from varicose veins for months. On top of that, she works on her feet for 10 hours a day as a waitress at a local restaurant. She’s heard that getting off her feet more will help alleviate the pain, but that’s easier said than done when...
Varicose Vein Screening: What to Expect
Vanessa lived with unsightly spider veins and varicose veins on her legs for several years. At first, she didn’t think about doing anything about them. But over time, she’s experienced interruptions to her daily life because of issues with her legs. She started...
For American Heart Month: Let’s Fight Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Miriam’s eyes light up, and a big smile slowly stretches across her face every time the calendar flips to February. All month long, heart attack survivors like Miriam observe American Heart Month, an initiative designed to keep everyone aware of both the obvious and...
Vein Care: Does Salt Affect My Veins?
Salt makes everything taste better. So, it stands to reason that it is a primary ingredient in many of the foods we eat. Even tasty treats you wouldn’t expect to have salt in them probably do. The truth is that there’s nothing wrong with a little salt here and there....
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.