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The holiday season often means lots of time on your feet and hours spent sitting on planes or in cars.  Chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins can worsen with prolonged sitting or inactivity, potentially leading to unhappy holidays. At McWilliams Vein Center in Naperville, IL, board-certified vein specialist Dr. Sean McWilliams reminds patients that treating vein disease before travel isn’t just about comfort—it’s about protecting your health. […]

If you’re dealing with varicose veins or persistent symptoms such as heaviness, aching, and swelling, endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) or radiofrequency ablation (RFA) may be the next step in regaining your comfort and mobility. But how do the two thermal ablation treatments compare, and which is right for you? That’s what we’re tackling in today’s blog. At McWilliams Vein Center, located

You train hard, eat clean, and take care of your body, so why are varicose veins showing up on your legs? It might seem unfair, but being fit doesn’t make you immune to vein disease. Many pro players have experienced serious vascular disease complications like deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. At McWilliams Vein Center in Wheaton, IL, Dr. Sean

What happens if you’ve been doing everything right—like elevating your legs, wearing compression hose, and managing your weight—but your vein symptoms are getting worse, not better? That’s when it may be time to consider more advanced options. While these conservative approaches can be helpful in the early stages of vein disease, they often fall short when the condition

If you’re dealing with uncomfortable, bulging varicose veins and don’t want surgery, Varithena® could be the answer. This innovative, FDA-approved foam treatment offers quick relief with minimal disruption to your daily life. No need for cuts, stitches, or general anesthesia!  At McWilliams Vein Center, we proudly offer Varithena to patients in the Naperville, IL, area here in our state-of-the-art