Spider Vein Treatment, Prevention & Causes in Naperville, Sycamore & Geneva

What Are Spider Veins?

Spider veins are tiny branches of blood vessels visible through the skin of the legs. They are smaller than varicose veins and appear bright red, purple, or blue in color. 

Symptoms of Spider Veins

Symptoms include:

• Legs that burn, sting, or ache
• Legs hurt after standing for extended periods of time
• A heavy, tired, or restless feeling in your legs
• Swollen ankles

What Causes Spider Veins in Illinois

Valves in your veins should allow blood to flow up towards the heart, then shut tightly between heartbeats to prevent blood from flowing backward. However, when these valves don’t work well, blood can flow backward, causing the blood to collect in the veins of the legs.

Anyone can develop spider veins, however, 50% of women ages 40-50 and around 25% of men ages 30-40 have spider veins. This percentage increases as both men and women age. 

Additional risk factors that can cause spider veins include: 

• Genetic predisposition
• Blood clots
• Fluctuations in hormone levels
• Trauma
• Standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time 
• Being overweight
• Tight clothing

Can You Prevent Spider Veins? 

Enacting the following lifestyle changes can help prevent spider veins and ameliorate symptoms: 

• Exercising regularly
• Staying at a healthy weight
• Limiting salt intake
• Wearing compression stockings
• Not standing for extended periods of time

What To Expect at Gilvydis Vein Clinic

If you’re experiencing symptoms of spider veins and looking for relief, the expert team at Gilvydis Vein Clinic can help. Our team uses state-of-the-art technology to accurately diagnose and customize your treatment options to achieve the best results.

How Are Spider Veins Diagnosed in Illinois?

Vein disease is progressive and can get worse over time if left untreated. Give yourself a chance to recover sooner by identifying vein disease symptoms early.

Our non-invasive evaluations include: 

• A diagnostic ultrasound
• Review of your medical history and any current medications
• Analysis of current symptoms

Spider Vein Treatments

Treating spider veins can help prevent the formation of more serious conditions such as varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency. Above all, treatment can help get you back to living your life pain-free. Our experts specialize in diagnosing and treating vein disease. Treatments are minimally invasive and include: 

• Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)
• Sclerotherapy

Specific problem areas are identified using ultrasound vein mapping. If medical treatment is recommended for your spider vein treatment, sclerotherapy is the most common and effective procedure. During sclerotherapy, a solution is injected into the damaged veins to close them off permanently, making the blood reroute through healthy veins.

Why Choose Us?  

Gilyvdis Vein Clinic brings the diagnosis and treatment of vein disease into the 21st century by combining modern technology with advanced techniques. 

The Gilvydis Vein Clinic is an accredited facility by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Vascular Testing and in Peripheral Venous Testing. We have the training, expertise, and the latest medical technology to accurately diagnose and provide positive outcomes for our patients.  

To learn more about treatment options, schedule a free vein screening at one of our three locations. Click below to learn what you can expect on your first visit, and to see insurance companies that are in our network. 

Aftercare 

Sclerotherapy is a quick procedure in Illinois, typically lasting 15 to 45 minutes.  Prevent dark spots from forming and streamline recovery by wearing compression stockings and avoiding direct sunlight. 

Recovery Time

Most patients are able to resume normal activities immediately, but strenuous exercise should be avoided for at least a week. The specialists at Gilvydis Vein Clinic will direct you on how best to care for yourself after your procedure to get you back to your daily life as quickly as possible. 

Read What Our Patients Have to Say

The team at Gilvydis Vein Center has been improving patients’ lives for the past 15 years. We help our patients get back to doing what they love most.  

Read testimonials from our clients and see how we can give you a leg up.