Corona phlebectatica is much more common than most think. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, venous disease affects approximately 15% of the United States population. Fortunately, treating vein disease has never been easier. When you choose Gilvydis Vein Clinic, you’re choosing passionate vein specialists who care about your health, comfort, and well-being.
Let’s take a look at how you can detect early-onset vein disease and how Gilvydis Vein Clinic can help get you back on your feet.
Vein disease is a type of medical condition that causes a person’s veins to improperly return blood to the heart. This disease can stem from numerous types of serious venous issues, like:
No two individuals will experience the progression of vein disease the same. However, there are seven stages of vein disease that can typically be predicted among patients as a whole. If you believe you are in the beginning stages of vein disease, schedule a free screening at Gilvydis Vein Clinic.
The first stage of vein disease is most likely invisible to you—however, you may be experiencing painful leg aches and cramps despite not being able to see any visible varicose veins. Your legs may also throb, itch, burn, swell, and feel heavy or restless.
Have you been noticing blue, purple, or red veins branching out on your legs? These web-like spider veins appear on the surface of your legs and can cause painful itching, aching, or burning sensations.
Enlarged varicose veins are often dark blue or purple. These swollen veins will become much more prominent to the eye as they swell and bulge at the surface of your skin. These painful veins can feel heavy and may bleed or form ulcers.
If you have swelling in your legs and ankles, you may be experiencing edema. This is caused by the blood of leaky valves pooling underneath the surface of your skin. Swelling can become more severe the longer you are on your feet.
Do you have abnormally visible blood vessels around your ankles? You may have corona phlebectatica. Corona phlebectatica is a complex medical term used to describe signs of chronic venous insufficiency. Common symptoms include painful itching, swelling, and burning sensations.
Skin changes are a sign of a damaged vein. When a vein is damaged, it can cause fluid and blood to build up under the surface of your skin. These progressive skin changes can lead to leg ulcers. Symptoms include skin color changes and painful hardening of the skin.
Leg ulcers typically form in the final stages of vein disease. Watch out for wounds on your legs. These wounds are caused by abnormal or damaged veins, which can lead to venous hypertension and a breakdown of your tissue.
Corona phlebectatica is a sign of chronic venous insufficiency. People with chronic venous insufficiency often experience the presence of fanned-out discolored veins around the ankle area.
Those with chronic venous insufficiency have damaged veins that prevent blood from flowing backward. This causes blood to swell and pool within the leg veins. The most common cause of chronic venous insufficiency is high blood pressure—however, factors like diabetes, age, obesity, and family history can play a big part in your diagnosis.
Even though vein disease is common, serious complications can occur down the road. If left untreated, vein disease can cause ulcers, bleeding blot clots, and life-threatening deep vein thrombosis.
Deep vein thrombosis is a condition characterized by a blood clot deep within a leg or arm vein. This condition can be fatal if not treated immediately due to the high chance of the clot breaking off and traveling to the lungs.
Symptoms of vein disease typically start within your legs and ankles.
If you’re experiencing one or more of these symptoms, especially with the presence of discolored veins, then you may be suffering from the early stages of vein disease. Schedule a free screening with the vein experts at Gilvydis Vein Clinic to tackle your symptoms with today’s most innovative vein technology.
Vein disease treatment no longer has to hurt. Instead, Gilvydis Vein Clinic has turned to non-invasive vein treatments like ultrasound vein mapping, endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), and sclerotherapy.
Also called a vascular ultrasound, ultrasound vein mapping is a safe and effective non-invasive technique used to create a visual roadmap of your veins. Ultrasound vein mapping is perfect for gauging the size, depth, and flow of your blood to reach a diagnosis.
Sclerotherapy is an effective treatment for eliminating varicose and spider veins. The vein experts at Gilvydis Vein Clinic will inject a saline solution into your vein, which will cause it to collapse and force blood to run through healthy veins instead. The only discomfort you might experience after sclerotherapy is mild cramping.
Treating your veins shouldn’t end at the vein clinic. Practice healthy home remedies like changing your diet, exercising more, and quitting smoking. Contact our vein specialists for more information about how you can create a positive impact on your veins at home.
Also called a vascular ultrasound, ultrasound vein mapping is a safe and effective non-invasive technique used to create a visual roadmap of your veins. Ultrasound vein mapping is perfect for gauging the size, depth, and flow of your blood to reach a diagnosis.
Venous insufficiency affects millions of Americans every year. Even though vein disease can be linked to family history, other risks like an unhealthy diet and tobacco use play a role in the development of vein disease.
Risk factors for vein disease include:
Don’t let your vein disease get out of hand. Take control of your vein health and schedule a free screening with a vein specialist at Gilvydis Vein Clinic. With leading vein technology, there’s no reason to repeat scary and painful invasive vein treatments. Get back to the life you love and contact Gilvydis Vein Clinic today.
We’re proud to be one of three vein centers in Illinois with an IAC accreditation. Get back on your feet with a team of vein specialists who help you understand your vein treatment options.
We’re proud to be one of three vein centers in Illinois with an IAC accreditation. Get back on your feet with a team of vein specialists who help you understand your vein treatment options.