Chronic venous disease (also called chronic venous insufficiency) occurs when the walls or valves of leg veins are not working effectively, causing blood to pool in the legs. As many as 40% of people in the U.S. have chronic venous disease. The condition is common in individuals over 50 and more prevalent in women than in men.
Learn more about the signs and symptoms of chronic venous disease, screening, preventative steps, and the treatments we offer to help get you back to normal life.
Certain risk factors may make you more likely to develop chronic venous disease:
Signs and symptoms of chronic venous disease that you or your doctor may notice include:
If you are experiencing symptoms of chronic venous disease, seek treatment early by scheduling a screening in order to avoid more serious complications.
The symptoms, complications, and treatments for chronic venous disease become more complicated as the condition progresses, so it’s important to seek treatment right away if you notice any symptoms.
Left untreated, the venous pressure and swelling increase to the point that capillaries (tiny blood vessels) burst, causing skin discoloration, sensitivity, and inflammation. In serious cases, this can lead to ulcers, infection (cellulitis) and even internal tissue damage.
Vascular and Interventional Specialists offers minimally invasive, outpatient procedures to treat chronic venous disease and help avoid more serious complications:
Preventative measures, including lifestyle changes, can help reduce your risk of developing chronic venous disease:
In addition to these preventative steps, other measures can help treat early stages of chronic venous disease, improve blood flow in the legs, and help prevent leg ulcers:
VIS is here to help. If you are at risk for Chronic Venous Disease or have experienced one or more of the signs & symptoms, please reach out to schedule a screening. We’ll walk this journey with you.
Contact us or call +923174123373 to schedule an appointment.
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