Signs You Need Professional Vein Care and Treatment

Vein Care are specialty care centers focused on the diagnosis and treatment of venous conditions. Center For Advanced Vein Care offer advanced technology and trusted vein specialists, allowing them to treat both frustrating cosmetic issues like bulging varicose and spider veins, as well as serious health problems that can be dangerous.

Veins transport blood from your legs to your heart. They have one-way valves to prevent backflow when you stand. When these valves don’t function properly, the walls of the veins can become enlarged and protrude. This results in blue, purple or red bulging veins that are called varicose veins. They may be surrounded by tiny red or blue lines that are called spider veins. Varicose and spider veins are usually harmless, but they can cause pain, itching and swelling.

Symptoms vary from person to person, depending on the severity of your varicose veins and how far the condition has progressed. Most people only have minor symptoms, such as achy or heavy legs. Varicose veins may also itch or develop skin ulcers. Varicose veins often improve with lifestyle changes. You can decrease your risk of varicose veins by taking regular breaks from sitting or standing for long periods to encourage circulation. You can also elevate your legs, which helps blood flow and relieves pressure on the veins. You should avoid smoking and maintain a healthy weight, which both help to decrease pressure on blood vessels.

If you have severe varicose veins, you have a higher risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein in your leg. This clot can break loose and travel through the bloodstream, causing a blockage in your lungs (pulmonary embolism). Varicose veins also can increase your chance of developing an infection or other skin problems.

Over-the-counter or prescription painkillers can ease the discomfort from varicose veins. However, these medications do not cure the condition and they can have side effects, including stomach problems. Some medications may interact with other drugs, so talk to your doctor before you start a new painkiller.

Varicose veins can lead to painful and unsightly complications, including blood clots and leg ulcers. These problems can also raise your risk of having a stroke or heart attack. These complications are called venous disease, and they can be managed with medical procedures, lifestyle changes and home treatments.

Your health care provider may prescribe compression stockings or wraps to support the veins in your legs. These can be worn in the morning and removed at night to give your legs a rest. You can also elevate your legs, which can reduce the pressure on your veins and alleviate achy sensations. Your provider may recommend a procedure such as sclerotherapy, in which your healthcare professional injects a solution into a vein, causing it to close and fade from view, boosting blood flow. This can be performed in your doctor’s office. If the underlying condition is severe, surgery may be necessary.

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