Your Guide to Pain-Free Legs: Advanced Vein Treatments

Varicose veins are swollen, enlarged blood vessels that bulge just under the skin’s surface. They often appear in the legs and feet, and may be painful or itchy. Untreated varicose veins can lead to serious health problems like open sores or blood clots. Varicose veins are caused when the tiny valves in your veins stop working correctly, allowing blood to collect in the affected veins instead of flowing toward the heart. Center For Advanced Vein Care can perform a painless ultrasound in the office to assess your varicose veins and the function of your veins, examine for blood clots, find smaller feeding veins under the skin that are too deep to see with a visual examination and evaluate for signs of DVT.

Most varicose veins are not dangerous, but if the condition becomes severe it can cause symptoms such as ulcers (open sores), bleeding and inflammation. Severe varicose veins can also indicate a more serious problem called chronic venous insufficiency, which is when your veins fail to pump blood properly.

There are many treatments available for varicose vein pain and to help prevent the development of more serious complications. Some options include:

Exercise: Getting regular physical activity can help ease varicose vein symptoms and improve overall circulation. Increasing your daily amount of moderate or intense exercise can reduce swelling and help move the blood through your body.

Cold Therapy: Applying a cold compress to the affected area can help soothe pain and reduce redness and swelling of your veins. This is most effective if done as soon as you begin to feel pain or itching.

Elevating Your Legs: Using a pillow or putting your legs up on a chair or sofa can help relieve pain and swelling of the veins. This is because the elevation helps gravity to get your blood flow moving away from unhealthy varicose veins and back toward your heart.

Compression Stockings: Wearing medical-grade compression stockings can help reduce swelling and support your veins to move the blood through your legs more easily. These are available at most pharmacies and can be a great option to help you manage your veins and reduce the risk of further issues.

Home Remedies: Herbal treatments and natural remedies are sometimes promoted as being able to cure or drastically reduce the appearance of varicose veins, but they do not address the underlying issue of damaged vein valves. Using these as your primary method of treating vein pain can delay necessary medical treatment.

If you suspect that you have varicose veins, it’s important to speak with a vascular surgeon or vein specialist. This allows them to create a comprehensive treatment plan to treat your veins. These treatments can range from injections or laser therapy to surgery. Most patients are able to return to their normal routines within days of treatment. Contact us to schedule a consultation today!

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