Varicose veins can be more than just a cosmetic concern. Understanding the signs that it’s time for treatment can help you protect your whole-person health, now and in the long term.
At Vein & Wellness Centers of Texas in Coppell, Dr. Vayuvegula, a highly recognized physician with 35 years of experience as a vascular disease specialist, and our caring team offer comprehensive solutions for varicose veins. Today’s blog explores a question people with varicose veins often ask: “When do I need treatment?”
When You Need Varicose Vein Treatment: The Signs
Initially, varicose veins might be only a cosmetic concern, however they may rapidly become a health threat if ignored. Some of the signs that you need treatment include:
- Heaviness
- Aching
- Throbbing
- Burning
- Cramping
- Pain
- Edema (swelling)
- Discolored ankle skin
- Itching
- Nonhealing leg sores
If these problems sound like you, you no longer need to feel miserable or miss out on an active lifestyle. We offer many leading-edge varicose vein treatments.
Varicose Vein Treatments
Our innovative approaches correct the problem at its source by disrupting the vein’s blood supply.
Some of the different ways to achieve this are:
- Sclerotherapy: Injections of a sclerosant liquid
- Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy: Injections of an expandable foam using ultrasound imaging for ideal placement
- Endovenous Ablation: Heating veins from within to close them using radiofrequency or laser energy
- Ambulatory phlebectomy: Removing small varicose veins via tiny incisions
In most cases, varicose veins respond well to minimally invasive strategies. In rare cases, some patients with severe varicose veins could need vein stripping, which removes larger varicose veins.
With all of these treatments, the blood in the vein is redirected to other veins in the area. In this way, vein treatment improves your circulation and relieves your symptoms. Of course, it also enhances the appearance of your legs.
What if Varicose Veins Aren’t Treated?
Symptoms usually progress without prompt treatment, so you could eventually need treatment to address problems like edema, chronic pain, and nonhealing wounds if you don’t treat your varicose veins. Varicose veins can potentially lead to a life-threatening condition, deep vein thrombosis, if untreated.
Varicose Vein Treatment in Coppell, TX
At Vein & Wellness Centers of Texas, we prioritize your vein health and overall wellness. Our team is ready to tailor a varicose vein treatment for you, so call us at 469-701-4878 to schedule your consultation at our Coppell office today.
