Did you know one in three Americans over the age of 45 will have
some type of vein disease? Your vascular system, consisting of your veins, play
an important role in circulating blood throughout your body and back to your
heart. As you age, problems in your veins can develop and create a variety of
issues, from cosmetic to more serious complications.
It is important to be aware of the different types of vein
disease, as well as recognizing early symptoms so that you may seek medical
advice right away. This blog will look at answering some of the frequently
asked questions about vein disease.
Q: What are the symptoms?
A: Symptoms of vein disease include legs that feel tired, heavy,
restless, painful, and sore. Some people may experience throbbing, leg cramps,
swelling, and varicose veins.
Q: Aren’t varicose veins just a
cosmetic problem?
A: Actually, no! Although the physical appearance aspect is one of
the top concerns for most people when it comes to varicose veins, this disease
comes with a host of other complications, including pain, swelling, phlebitis,
and sometimes even hemorrhage. Also known as venous insufficiency, varicose
veins are a widely recognized diseased and most insurances will cover the
treatment.
Q: What will treat varicose veins?
A: At Pacific Vein Care, we have specialized training in venous
disease treatments and use sclerotherapy techniques to treat venous
insufficiency. A concern of many patients is that their varicose veins will
return. This is not true if sclerotherapy is done correctly and with the most
effective sclerosant. Pacific Vein Care uses a sclerosant called Polidocanol,
which is highly effective and painless. We also use Radiofrequency Ablation
Treatment, which uses a catheter with a heated tip to shrink varicose veins.
Blood then naturally gets diverted to your healthy veins instead! Recurrence
following this treatment is only two to three percent!
If symptoms are ignored and vein disease left untreated, it can
lead to bigger complications, such as leg ulcers. At Pacific Vein Care, we can
diagnose your vein disease using venous ultrasound, and from there formulate a
treatment strategy customized to your particular venous issue. Contact Pacific
Vein Care at 815-759-2368 to schedule your consultation today or visit our website, and you’ll be on the road to
healthy legs for life!
