LEG PAIN

If you find relief by elevating your legs and experience increased discomfort with prolonged standing or sitting, you may have one of these common vein conditions:

Venous Reflux (Chronic Venous Insufficiency) 

Think of your leg veins as a complex system of one-way pipes. Healthy veins contain small valves that keep blood flowing upward toward your heart. When these valves weaken, blood can flow backward (reflux), increasing pressure in your veins and causing blood to pool in your lower legs.

Expert Insight: Venous reflux is often underdiagnosed yet commonly causes:

• Varicose veins
• Ankle discoloration
• Leg fatigue and heaviness
• Evening leg cramps
• Persistent leg pain
• Leg ulcers in advanced cases

Varicose Veins 

When vein pressure increases due to reflux, surface veins can become enlarged and twisted. These varicose veins appear as:

• Dark blue or purple bulging veins
• Raised areas without color changes (deeper veins)
• Twisted, rope-like vessels beneath the skin

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) 

This serious condition occurs when blood clots form in deep leg veins. Quick recognition is crucial as clots can potentially travel to the lungs. Key symptoms include:

• Sudden leg pain
• Noticeable swelling
• Localized tenderness

Vein problems often create a cascade of symptoms beyond pain:

• Evening leg fatigue
• Persistent heaviness
• Itching or burning sensations
• Nighttime leg cramps
• Lower leg swelling
• Skin changes around ankles
• Slow-healing wounds near ankles

At Vascular Solutions, we create customized treatment plans based on your specific condition:

Comprehensive Solutions:

• Advanced minimally invasive procedures
• Venclose® thermal therapy
• VenaSeal™ adhesive treatment
• Varithena® foam procedure
• Targeted sclerotherapy
• Specialized phlebectomy

Expert Insight: While DVT requires immediate medical attention and blood-thinning medications, most vein conditions can be effectively treated with minimally invasive procedures that redirect blood flow to healthy veins.