Are You Suffering From Painful Varicose Veins?
As we age, it is not uncommon for us to experience leg pain caused by varicose veins. Varicose vein pain is usually described as a dull fullness, ache, or cramping sensation in the leg.
Painful Varicose Vein Symptoms Include:
Aching
Cramping
Tiredness
Restless
Burning
Throbbing
Heaviness
Itchiness
inflamed
swelling
Do the above symptoms match what you are experiencing? If so, discover the different treatment methods offered here at North Texas Vein & Vascular and consult with our vein specialists to see which treatment is right for you. Learn More
Understanding Varicose Veins
Varicose vein disease appears as twisting, “rope like” cords of bulging veins under the skin. These veins are responsible for returning blood to the heart. These veins have to work against gravity and contain tiny valves to help push the blood upwards. These valves close and prevent blood from “reversing flow” back down the leg. When valves start to malfunction, blood does not completely empty out of the veins and it starts to “collect” or “pool” inside the veins. A patient is determined to have venous insufficiency if they experience inadequate venous drainage.
The vein may feel tender to the touch or numb. As you age, varicose veins can form because the wear and tear on the valves can cause blood to pool and not flow smoothly. Vein pain and other symptoms can worsen after sitting or standing for a long time, on warm days, at the end of the day, and some women experience worse symptoms during their menstrual cycle or during pregnancy.
Treatment Options For Varicose Veins
If varicose veins are suspected, your doctor will perform an ultrasound examination using a device that allows visualization of the blood vessels, their size and shape, and characteristics of blood flow. He will “map” out the vessels in order to find the problematic areas. Treatment options for varicose veins include:
Varicose Vein Treatment Process
As a leading vein doctor in the Flower Mound area, Dr. Handley and his team utilize safe, effective treatment methods for the removal of spider veins, varicose veins and the treatment of other vein disorders. Such methods include different forms of anesthetics so that patients can remain comfortable during their procedure.
If you notice blue, purple, or bulging veins, you may have spider or varicose veins. Although vein treatments are a great option for cosmetic reasons, symptoms of vein disease can also cause you to be uncomfortable. Effective vein treatments in Flower Mound provided by Dr. Handley can relieve common symptoms such as swelling, tenderness, or discomfort.
Screening exam includes:
- Venous history–complete venous history including: review of patient demographics, overall health, review of complaints & symptoms, and all other significant information
- Venous education–patients are educated on venous disease, diagnosis, treatments, alternative therapies, post treatment, risk factors, and results
- Individualized treatment plan–based on the results from the history & screening exam an individualized treatment plan is developed utilizing advanced therapies
Where do we Treat Veins?
Our procedures are in-office, non surgical treatments for removing veins. We’ll recommend the best treatment option for you during a consultation. After the treatment in Flower Mound, patients can typically resume normal activities quickly. Call our vein specialists at (972) 619-7260 to schedule an appointment at North Texas Vein and Vascular today.