If you suffer from varicose veins, you probably know how unsightly they can look and may have experienced the fatigue, cramping and aching they can cause in the legs. These symptoms can cause significant problems in daily life, and the cosmetic effects can cause a loss of confidence and enjoyment in life. But fortunately, with new medical advances, there are treatments available.
Varicose veins are a symptom of a larger problem known as venous insufficiency. Unlike arteries, veins only have one way to prevent blood from flowing the wrong way. They have one-way valves to fight gravity and keep blood flowing back toward the heart. For multiple reasons, these valves can begin to fail and allow blood to flow backward through the valve.
When this happens, blood collects behind the valve, and as it sits, it thickens. More blood continues to collect and coagulate causing the vein to bulge and twist, giving it the all-too-familiar look of a varicose vein.
These twisty and lumpy vessels can have a number of different causes including:
Thankfully, there are varicose vein treatments available that can help alleviate both the cosmetic look and physical symptoms of varicose veins. Endovenous Laser Ablation Therapy (EVLT) and sclerotherapy are common treatments that are minimally invasive and provide excellent results.
Compression therapy can help alleviate symptoms of fatigue and achiness caused by varicose veins. It consists of wearing compression stockings on the legs that help support the veins and prevent excess fluid from building up. They improve circulation and offer proper support, making it easier for the blood to flow back to the heart against gravity.
Although compression stockings will not cure or improve the unsightly look of varicose veins, it can be a successful way to manage the problem before seeking treatment. However, varicose vein treatment will eventually be required as symptoms progress.
If you have varicose veins, contacting the right vein doctor to help is crucial. At Gilvydis Vein Clinic, our knowledgeable and friendly staff will work with you to develop a treatment plan that provides the results you want. Contact the Gilvydis Vein Clinic today to schedule an appointment. We have two locations in Sycamore and Geneva, IL for your convenience.
At Gilvydis Vein Clinic, comprehensive, non-surgical treatments for varicose veins and vein disorders are on your doorstep. At our clinics in Geneva and Sycamore, Dr. Rimas Gilvydis leads our team of highly trained, caring specialists. Using ultrasound diagnostics, our experts pinpoint the source of your vein problem, so Dr. Gilvydis can most effectively treat varicose and spider veins. He has helped thousands of people return to the activities they love through the results of minimally invasive treatments.
To learn how our team can help you, call 815-827-1098 or click here to use our online form.
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.