Dr. J. Keith Thompson is a board-certified vein surgeon and the medical director of the Vein Institute in D’Iberville and Hattiesburg. Dr. Thompson also serves on committees of the American Venous Forum, a leading organization for shaping vein policy and training vascular surgeons across the country. Visit www.veinsms.com for more information.
For decades, the standard treatment of varicose veins had been vein stripping. Yes, it sounds rough (and it was as bad as it sounds). With vein stripping, the affected veins were completely removed with surgery, i.e., “stripped” out. This procedure was performed under general anesthesia in a hospital so, as you might imagine, it required […]
As temperatures climb and days grow longer, we plan more fun outdoor activities and break out our warm-weather clothes. Unfortunately, for some people, leg pain and swollen veins prevent them from enjoying all this time of year has to offer. They struggle between choosing the comfort of wearing skirts and shorts while exposing embarrassing leg […]
Vein health is an area of medicine that tends to be ignored and oftentimes is considered a cosmetic issue. While those plagued with unsightly spider veins are thankful for the cosmetic treatments, many are unaware that leg pain, swelling and skin discoloration can be symptoms of venous inefficiencies. So as a new year begins, let’s […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, yet stressful as well. Those long days of shopping for the perfect gifts, decorating the house, cooking delicious foods, baking cookies for Santa — we want everything to be perfect for our family and friends. However, our efforts can all take a toll on our vein health […]
While the holidays are all about family, friends and fun, they also can be stressful and wreak havoc on your legs. All the extra hours of shopping, cooking and traveling can take their toll, leaving your legs achy and swollen. So, as we get this holiday season started, here are some tips to give your […]
That favorite dress (you know the one) is just waiting to be pulled from your closet and worn for a special occasion. However, you may hesitate to put it on due to unsightly spider veins on your legs. So instead, you reluctantly grab your go-to pair of jeans. If this sounds familiar, you are not […]
Nobody wants them, but 40 million adults in the U.S. have them: varicose veins. Many believe those purple, often bulging, lines in legs and ankles are an unfortunate, yet normal, part of the aging process. They may be common in older adults, but they aren’t inevitable. The Vein Institute’s full-time, board-certified vein specialist Dr. Keith […]
