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Venous Insufficiency and When to See a Vascular Specialist

Sep 18, 2018 | Vein Conditions, Venous Insufficiency

If you’ve experienced leg pain that seems to be emanating from a vein but are unsure what it is, it may be venous insufficiency. Pain, swelling, itchiness, leathery skin, or loss of cosmesis are symptoms of venous insufficiency and a warning of when to see a vascular specialist. Allowing any symptom to linger too long, can lead to much more serious conditions.

What Is Venous Insufficiency?

Healthline defines the process of your body’s blood flow as functioning properly when it operates within an intricately simple system. The arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body, and the veins return it back to the heart. Valves act as the stopgap in your veins to keep blood from flowing backward.

If the veins are not able to return blood to your heart for some reason, then it begins to pool where its movement is blocked in your legs. This is known as venous insufficiency. You may be having trouble with a blood clot or varicose veins.

Blood Clot: A blood clot restricts the flow of blood, and as a result, blood pools below the clot.
Varicose Veins: Blood leaks back through damaged valves.
Weakness in the Leg Muscles: May result in squeezing the blood forward.

Is Venous Insufficiency Painful?

While pain is one of the symptoms associated with venous insufficiency, its effects may vary depending on the severity and placement of the vein condition.

Some people experience a feeling of heaviness in the leg, while others may describe their discomfort as achiness. An itching or throbbing sensation may also occur. If the situation has become acute, extreme pain can occur while standing or walking.

Is Venous Insufficiency Life Threatening?

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Institute (NCBI), vein disease is common and manageable if caught during the early stages. A vascular specialist can diagnose the severity of your situation. If your symptoms are not bothersome, you may benefit from exercise, weight loss, wearing compression stockings, or elevating your leg.

If left untreated, however, venous insufficiency can result in loss of cosmesis in addition to serious complications, such as thrombosis, ulcers, or bleeding.

Why Vein Disease Should Never Be Ignored

The circulatory system is essential to the body’s overall health.

Veins and arteries are an integral part of this system, as they are responsible for transporting blood to and from the heart.

Veins bring blood back to the heart and are prone to complications since they must work against gravity.

Left untreated, vein-related complications like vein disease can cause serious health complications.

What Happens When Vein Disease Is Left Untreated

Discolored, Itchy Skin

When the veins do not work properly and the blood flow from your body to your heart is decreased, the skin can become dry and itchy. As the blood is not flowing at its optimal speed, the skin can also become discolored and swollen. When this inflammation becomes chronic, it can be referred to as stasis dermatitis.

Cellulitis

This only occurs when stasis dermatitis has worsened. The symptoms of cellulitis include red and swollen skin, chills and fever, and swollen lymph nodes. This typically happens when vein disease intensifies, and treatment is not sought.

When cellulitis sets in, the risk of a lethal bacterial infection sepsis increases dramatically.

Ulcers and Spontaneous Bleeding

As vein disease progresses, the body’s veins either become enlarged or deteriorate over time. If the vein’s capabilities have decreased dramatically, blood may pool in the varicose veins. This forces them to become more swollen and create painful ulcers.

Ulcers caused by untreated vein disease can itch, burn, cause rashes, and dry out skin. They may be a brown color and ooze or bleed with a foul-smelling substance.

DVT

Deep vein thrombosis happens when a blood clot is formed within the veins of the leg or other body parts. It can happen when veins are no longer able to bring blood back to the heart and create a clot within the leg.

When a clot is created because of untreated vein disease, a pulmonary embolism can occur. This occurs when a blood vessel becomes blocked by a clot that has traveled to the lung.

There are a variety of ways to maintain the health of your circulatory system and many treatment methods for vein disease and other vein-related issues.

When you have concerns about the health of your veins, contact the New Jersey Vein and Vascular Center for diagnosis and treatment of vascular disorders.

Finding A Vein Care Specialist

Jun 18, 2018 | Vein Care, Vein Treatments

Vein disease is a lifelong complication, but a personalized specialist can make something complicated simple. The New Jersey Vein & Vascular Center is a leading vein center that places emphasis on patient care. Instead of receiving generic care from a clinic that just administers vein treatment, try a specialist who focuses on your health needs and an entire care plan for your specific condition. Here are some things to consider when finding a vein care specialist:

Specialties

The New Jersey Vein and Vascular Center treats varicose vein disease and venous insufficiency. Our scope of care includes the treatment of varicose, spider, pregnancy, and reticular veins. Our objectives in administering care are to relieve symptoms, prevent complications, and improve appearance.

Diagnosis

Examples of Varicose Veins in Legs, Feet, and Ankles

We accurately identify the underlying causes of vein conditions, first, before diagnosing. We’ve seen many patients who have been treated for the symptoms, rather than the disease, at prior clinics. We provide an accurate diagnosis, closely monitor our patients and communicate to ensure condition improvement and patient satisfaction.

Our Clinic

Dr. Stuart MIller - Vein Care Specialist

Our clinic, located in Randolph, NJ, is state-of-the-art, assuring nothing short of the best quality care available anywhere.

One of our famed doctors, Dr. Stuart Miller, holds over 15 medical device patents in our field of care.

We can tackle underlying causes with precision without wasting valuable time on false positives or negatives. We continue to make technological advances in our field.

Procedures & Therapies

We perform ambulatory phlebectomy, sclerotherapy, endovenous laser ablation, and compression therapy. We understand that vein complications may affect patients’ body confidence due to visibility, so we also administer skincare procedures and therapies such as Skinceuticals, chemical peels, and Botox treatments. We aim to satisfy our patients on all levels, including cosmetically.

Insurance Coverage

Unless you want to pay out of pocket for your vein treatment, you’re going to want to learn about your insurance coverage. Most vein procedures are covered by insurance, but because plans vary from person to person, you’ll want to double-check. NJVVC accepts most major insurance and Medicare and our staff will be happy to work with you to maximize your insurance benefits.

Read Reviews

Spending some time reading through a specialist’s reviews online will likely shed some light on the quality of the services they offer. But it’s important for finding a vein specialist. It’s important to keep in mind that people only turn to online reviews if their experience was one extreme or the other: really great or really awful. Although, sometimes reviewers provide valuable insight.

We encourage all our patients to share their story regarding the experiences they have had with us. We strive to constantly provide a higher level of care for the people we see. It shows in the reviews we have received over the years.

The Next Step – Schedule a Consultation with a Specialist

Our office staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about our field of practice. To contact us about receiving care, or with general questions, you may call us at 862-251-7111, or inquire online here.