Leg Swelling Treatment in Greensboro, North Carolina (NC)

When it comes to chronic venous insufficiency, leg swelling often occurs when the valves in the leg no longer function normally. If you notice your legs swelling without subsiding naturally, you need treatment.

How leg swelling is treated

Since malfunctioning valves cause blood to pool in the legs, the best way to reduce swelling is by applying pressure to your legs themselves. Compression garments help by gently squeezing your legs to help move the blood toward your heart. This can reduce the swelling in the legs and may decrease your chance of developing blood clots.

Types of compression garments

Compression stockings

Compression stockings are a category of compression garment that apply higher pressure to your legs and help with more serious vein conditions, circulation problems, and wounds. Compression strengths can range from 20 mmHG to 60 mmHG or more, and can require a prescription from your doctor and a special fitting from a medical supply store.

Support hose 

Support hose are a category of compression garment that are designed to help alleviate mild vein conditions, boost circulation, and help with swelling. Support hose give light, graduated compression on your legs—usually less than 20 mmHG, and you can get them over-the-counter at most drugstores. Support hose are designed to be worn during your day-to-day activities.

Thromboembolic deterrent hose (TED hose)

Thromboembolic deterrent hose (TED hose) are a specific kind of support hose designed for people that are bed-ridden and at risk for developing blood clots. They aren’t intended to be worn for your regular day-to-day activities. They give light pressure of less than 20 mmHG and provide increased pressure on the calf muscle.


About Carolina Vein Specialists

Feel better with pain-free, comfortable legs and lasting results with Carolina Vein Specialists. Certain symptoms, like aching, swelling or restless legs could mean you have venous insufficiency—which means while you may not see varicose veins on your legs today, you could be developing them. So, whether you’ve struggled with problem veins for years, have just noticed them or have any signs and symptoms that point to venous insufficiency, the skilled Carolina Vein Specialists will provide you with today’s most advanced, same-day treatments so you can get back to the activities you enjoy quickly with minimal discomfort.

When you decide to eliminate varicose veins, you need experienced, highly skilled specialists you can trust. You deserve a state-of-the-art private practice with a medical staff dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable experience every step of the way. Dr. Brent Greenberg, MD, FAAFP, RPhS and Dr. Mark Featherston, MD are highly trained in the latest vein care techniques.

With two offices conveniently located in Greensboro and Winston-Salem, Carolina Vein Specialists serves the entire triad, providing treatments like EVLT and Sclerotherapy. They have over 20 years combined experience specializing in vein care techniques and enjoy getting to know their patients to ensure they are receiving the care they need and the top-quality they desire.

Featured Specialist for Leg Swelling Treatment in Greensboro, NC

Carolina Vein Specialists

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1130 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410

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