Patients affected by symptomatic venous insufficiency (a disruption in the proper flow of blood in the veins of your legs) might first become aware of this condition by the appearance of varicose veins, leg ulcers and, in some cases, moderate to severe pain. This condition and its treatment options are not always well understood by patients and physicians. It is almost as if our culture has dismissed a disease process for lack of understanding and appropriateness of care.
Patients with even mild to moderate vein abnormalities can see a significant impairment to their quality of life. While this important health condition might not be life or limb threatening, it is nonetheless a medical condition that patients need to have treated by a qualified vascular physician in order to treat the source of the problem. Successful treatment can have those afflicted with various forms of symptomatic venous insufficiency enjoying a much higher level of comfort that supports a more active lifestyle. It also provides patients with an improved self image as a result of eliminating the unsightly appearance of leg vein disorders, including varicose veins.
Symptoms of venous insufficiency include:
- Swelling of the legs or ankles (edema)
- Pain that gets worse when you stand and gets better when you raise your legs
- Leg cramps
- Aching, throbbing, or a feeling of heaviness in your legs
- Itchy legs
- Weak legs
- Thickening of the skin on your legs or ankles
- Skin that is changing color, especially around the ankles
- Leg ulcers
- Varicose veins
- A feeling of tightness in your calves
Proper treatment of varicose veins begins with a thorough medical assessment by a vascular surgeon. This will allow the source of the problem to be treated, providing patients with better, more sustainable long-term results.
Central Florida Vein and Vascular Center is accredited as a diagnostic center by the American College of Radiology, the standard of excellence for ultrasound diagnostics. This accreditation process requires significant time, resources and commitment to standards of care that come naturally to the doctors at Central Florida Vein and Vascular. Don’t accept less than the best care. The specialists at Central Florida Vein and Vascular Center offer the most current, effective and well-tolerated technology. Visit cfvein.com for more information.
