Effective solutions for varicose veins and venous disorders.
Venous disorders affect the veins that return blood from the legs and body back to the heart. When vein valves weaken or veins become blocked, blood can pool in the legs and cause swelling, heaviness, pain, skin changes, varicose veins, or venous ulcers.
Common venous conditions include varicose veins, spider veins, chronic venous insufficiency, superficial vein problems, deep vein thrombosis, and post-thrombotic syndrome. Evaluation helps determine whether symptoms are cosmetic, medical, or related to deeper circulation issues.
Symptoms patients may notice
- Visible bulging veins, spider veins, or rope-like veins
- Leg heaviness, aching, fatigue, burning, or itching
- Ankle swelling or swelling worse at the end of the day
- Skin discoloration, thickening, dryness, or ulceration near the ankle
- History of blood clots, vein procedures, pregnancy-related vein disease, or family history
How we evaluate this condition
- Vein and leg examination
- Venous ultrasound to assess reflux or clot when appropriate
- Risk-factor review including occupation, standing, pregnancy history, obesity, clot history, and medications
- Treatment planning based on symptoms, ultrasound findings, and patient goals
Treatment and care options
- Compression therapy, leg elevation, walking, calf-muscle activation, and weight-risk management
- Sclerotherapy, endovenous ablation, adhesive closure, phlebectomy, or other vein procedures when appropriate
- Wound-care coordination for venous ulcers
- Anticoagulation or urgent DVT evaluation when clot is suspected
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent care for sudden one-sided leg swelling, severe calf pain, chest pain, coughing blood, or sudden shortness of breath.
Schedule a vein and leg swelling evaluation.
