Symptoms of vein disease

 

Spider Veins

Spider vein is the common term for blue or purple-colored veins that occur under the skin but are close enough to be seen on the surface. Spider veins can cause physical discomfort, but because of their appearance, they can be a source of embarrassment and self-consciousness, especially during the summer season. Spider veins are an indication of early stage venous disease, and treating them not only can improve appearance but can help stop the progression of venous disease.

 

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are visible veins in the leg that bulge, often protruding through the skin. They are the result of venous insufficiency: blood that pools in the vein because of a faulty valve and causes the protrusion. Varicose veins are a symptom of early stage venous disease.

 

Swelling

While symptoms of early stage venous disease are not always painful, it is common to experience discomfort as the disease progresses. This can manifest through fatigue or general discomfort that gets worse over the course of a day or after standing for long periods, and can often be relieved by elevating the legs.

 

Skin Changes

Skin changes can occur during many stages of venous disease. Swelling may occur around the leg, ankles, or around the knees. Brown discoloration that appears as a stain on the skin is a sign of an advanced stage of venous disease. This occurs as a result of blood leaking from the blood vessels and into the skin tissue. This staining can lead to white spots and are a precursor to an ulcer.

 

Ulcers

Venous stasis ulcers in the leg are often an indication that venous disease has reached an advanced stage. Because venous disease is progressive, venous reflux can often lead to additional valve failure. As a result, the pooling of blood can affect a larger area. When blood pools in the lower leg over a long period of time, the condition is referred to as venous stasis.

 

VEIN TREATMENTS

 

Advanced Vein Care offers a wide array of contemporary vein treatment options to our patients. Dr. Dennison is significantly experienced in the latest vein care modalities for improving outward appearance and treating the root cause of annoying and sometimes debilitating vein issues.

 

Treatment types include both minimally invasive procedures and conservative therapies, either alone or in combination to suit your unique needs. While you can conveniently practice conservative treatments any time or anywhere as needed, highly effective outpatient procedures are performed right in our Tampa Bay vein treatment center under local anesthesia to ensure your utmost comfort and care.

 

Modern venous procedures are minimally invasive outpatient surgeries that have all but replaced old-fashioned vein stripping techniques. This means there is little to no downtime for the patient and the added convenience of an office-based procedure.

 

We offer some of the most advanced vein treatment procedures available today, including:

 

• Compression Therapy

 • Duplex Ultrasound

 • Endovenous Ablation

 • Endovenous Thermal Ablation

 • Microphlebectomy

 • Phlebectomy

 • Sclerotherapy

 • Venaseal

 • RF ClosureFAST™

 

Although the tools and techniques used in each procedure are very different, the primary goal of all of them is to close off unhealthy veins so that blood flow can be rerouted through healthier leg veins. After carefully evaluating your condition through comprehensive ultrasound and medical assessments and speaking with you about your goals for treatment, Dr. Dennison will design a care plan tailored to fit your needs.

 

Overall, patients who choose to undergo these procedures are often pleasantly surprised to discover just how easy and effective they really are for restoring an improved vein appearance and better vein health. After treatment at one of the best vein treatment centers in Tampa, FL, you will wonder why you waited so long to look and feel better.