April 14th, 2020 With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting many of us, Dr. Kuefner's office remains open and wants to assure our patients that our office is taking precautions to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 above and beyond CDC guidelines. Our office has implemented the enhanced safety protocols below in an effort to ensure [...]
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a dangerous medical condition which has the potential to be fatal. DVT is more common than you think. According to the American Medical Association, approximately 2 million people suffer from DVT each year, more than the annual amount affected by a heart attack or stroke. Deep-Vein Thrombosis is when a [...]
If you are having trouble sleeping at night because your legs have a constant sensation that makes you want to move them, you could be suffering from Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) or Leg Cramps. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, RLS affects roughly between 7-10% of the US population. RLS can [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Spider Vein Treatment When spider veins appear on your legs you are likely to have questions and concerns about them. Why did these occur? Will they get worse through time? They look terrible, but are they a health risk? My parents had severe vein problems, will my legs look like [...]
At The Vein Center of Orland Park, we have been serving the Orland Park and surrounding communities for over 30 years. We take pride in diagnosing, treating, and educating the public about vein health and how to spot the symptoms of a problem. Today we would like to talk about one of the most [...]
Have you noticed that your legs have started to itch, burn, swell, or downright hurt? If you have been experiencing these symptoms, it is most likely the result of you developing varicose veins. If you are encountering these symptoms, you’re not alone! There are a variety of ways varicose veins can develop. Factors such [...]
If you are one of the many people who have noticed the troublesome little blue veins appearing on your legs that gradually worsen and develop over time, you are developing spider veins. You might start to feel self-conscious and concerned about the appearance of your legs. Even more so, spider veins can cause Restless [...]
Veinwave technology has a number of uses in the field of phlebology (the medical branch that deals with veins and their afflictions). At Vein Center of Orland Park, we frequently use Veinwave technology to treat facial spider veins often associated with rosacea. Many patients often have questions about Veinwave technology, including how it works, if [...]
