Vein Ultrasound: Vein Mapping in Naperville, Geneva, Sycamore, and Rockford, IL

Patients who have swelling or pain in their legs or heavy feeling legs may have abnormalities in the veins of the lower extremities. To figure out what is going on, a doctor may order an ultrasound for veins and perform a vein mapping test to identify vein disease and determine options for treatment.

During the vein mapping procedure, the technologist maps both superficial and deep vessels of the legs to identify anomalies.

Chronic insufficiency of the veins affects around 33 percent of the population, and these issues can show up in a number of ways during the veins ultrasound. Some conditions patients may have include:

• Spider or varicose veins
• Trophic skin lesions
• Edema
• Symptomatic issues such as cramps or fatigued legs
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Leg ulcers
• Changes in skin color
• Lymphedema

If the vein specialist is able to identify a venous issue during the vein mapping procedure, we at Gilvydis Vein Clinic have the tools and experience to treat it.

An ultrasound vein mapping can therefore be invaluable for people in Geneva, Naperville Sycamore, and Rockford. as catching things early on can make a huge difference.

A complete vein mapping test will take about one hour to complete. Patients should wear loose-fitting clothing and avoid wearing jewelry. There are no dietary restrictions and you should make the medical team completely aware of any medications you are taking. 

Veins ultrasound is a painless vein mapping procedure and allows the vein doctor to assess your veins that are not visible near the skin.

Before your ultrasound vein mapping, our team will conduct a screening to learn about your symptoms. This will help us determine what to look for and how to continue. Our team has thousands of hours of experience with vein mapping and treating vein diseases. Dr. Rimas Gilvydis has performed more than 20,000 successful vein treatment procedures using minimally invasive techniques, such as laser vein treatments. Using the latest technology helps to reduce risk and recovery time, while increasing the rate of successful results. 

Vein disease is progressive and will get worse over time if left untreated. If you are concerned you may have vein disease, such as varicose or spider veins, act quickly to seek a diagnosis and vein treatment.

Get a leg up on life by contacting us today to schedule a complimentary evaluation. 

Non-Invasive Diagnosis/Assessment: Using Ultrasound Vein Mapping

After ultrasound vein mapping, the surgeon will determine the best course of action depending on the specific condition and severity. Some options include endovenous laser ablation and sclerotherapy. One uses lasers to treat the unhealthy veins, while the other one uses a liquid agent. Both procedures are done with little to no discomfort to the patient, and normal activities can usually be resumed the very next day.