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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.
Can I Prevent Varicose Veins? Top 5 Tips to Start Now!
Vanessa watched her mother Jessica struggle with varicose veins in her legs for many years. At first Jessica wasn’t in pain but eventually began experiencing swelling, itching, and a constant feeling of heaviness. Thankfully, there are minimally invasive procedures at...
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Leg Cramps
Leg cramps are a pretty common complaint. After all, you use them to move around, climb stairs, and lift heavy objects every day. But tenderness and soreness from overuse usually fade with a day or two of rest. Persistent leg pain and cramping could be a sign of a...
What’s Causing Your Lymphedema?
Some swelling comes and goes. But if you have noticeable swelling in one or both of your arms or legs, you’re probably wondering what’s to blame. It could be lymphedema, a condition that develops when your body can’t properly drain lymph fluid from your limbs. If you...
Vascular Care and COVID-19: What You Should Know
Do you have some form of vascular disease or a concern about your vein health? How can you tell if you should book an appointment with a vascular specialist? If you’ve been staying at home to avoid exposure to COVID-19, it can be hard to decide what to do when you’re...
What Are Venous Leg Ulcers?
Circulation problems contribute to venous leg ulcers — open, swollen, red sores that leak fluid. While most injuries heal on their own, venous ulcers heal very slowly or not at all. As a result, they’re highly vulnerable to infection and painful, dangerous...
Living With Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is characterized by aching in your legs and an urge to move them. It gets worse in the middle of the night, waking you up and disrupting your sleep. If you suffer from RLS and cannot get it under control, it may be time to see...
Bad Habits That Are Making Your Leg Pain Worse
From walking to running and jumping to standing, your legs endure a lot. A complex structure of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and vessels ensures that you are active and mobile all day. If chronic leg pain interrupts your daily routine, it’s time to...
Hamilton Vascular Welcomes New Physician to South Texas Practice
KATY, TEXAS (October 2020): Hamilton Vascular, a leader among vein clinics in Texas, is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Dean Chauvin. Board-certified physicians and interventional radiologists at Hamilton Vascular provide comprehensive vein care using the most...
Tingling Legs: Do I Have Restless Leg Syndrome?
There aren’t many medical conditions named more aptly than restless leg syndrome (RLS), since the name completely describes what you experience. Tingles, twitches, and other sensations make it irresistible to move your legs, typically as you get tired. When you do...
How Diabetes Affects Your Veins
If you’re one of the more than 100 million Americans who have diabetes or prediabetes, the effect of the disease on your veins probably isn’t your first thought. It may not even be in the top 10. But as you learn more about your condition, the health of your veins is...
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.