Venous Insufficiency Treatment in Greensboro, North Carolina (NC)
When the valves within your veins are
unable to effectively send blood from your legs back to your heart, and instead
blood pools in the leg veins, the condition is known as venous insufficiency,
and it can result in a variety of physical symptoms (e.g. pain, swelling,
varicose veins, spider veins and leg ulcers).
Diagnosing Venous Insufficiency
Your vein specialist will conduct a physical examination and
look at your medical history, but will also conduct diagnostic tests since
symptoms of venous insufficiency can resemble other conditions. They may
include:
Duplex ultrasound – sound waves are used to measure blood flow and the structure of the veins in your legs
Venogram – X-rays and intravenous contrast dye are used to capture of view of your veins and study blood flow.
Treating Venous Insufficiency
Treatment
often begins with self-care (e.g. wearing compression stockings, avoiding
standing and sitting for prolonged periods, medication, elevating the legs and
exercising regularly). However, there are a number of procedures that can be
implemented.Sclerotherapy – a chemical solution is injected into your vein with a very fine needle. The solution irritates the lining of the vein, causing it to inflame and harden into scar tissue. The hardened tissue shuts down the vein and, over time, the scar tissue is absorbed by the body. Through absorption, the vein shrinks, making it no longer visible at the surface. To counteract the loss of the vein, blood is re-routed to the heart through healthy, functioning veins located deeper within the venous system.
Endovenous laser ablation (ELA) - a laser fiber is inserted through the skin and into your incompetent vein. The laser heats the lining of the vein, causing it to collapse, shrink and eventually disappear.
Vein stripping and ligation – this outpatient procedure involves tying the veins shut and removing them through incisions in your skin.
Valve repair – the valves can be surgically repaired via an open incision in the skin or by using a long, hollow catheter through which small instruments can be passed through and used to make the surgical repair. Repairs can include, but are not limited to, using sutures or a piece of healthy tissue (graft) to seal off areas where blood is leaking through the vein, or inserting a stent to keep the valve propped open.
Vein transplant – here, the diseased vein is replaced with a healthy vein that is taken from another area of the body.
Preventing Venous Insufficiency
Persons who are obese, pregnant or have a family history of venous insufficiency are at greater risk of developing the condition, as are those who have had leg trauma or previous blood clots. However, there are some lifestyle changes you can make to help reduce your chances of developing chronic insufficiency, including:- Managing your weight
- Exercising regularly
- Quitting smoking
- Managing your blood pressure
- Avoiding sitting or standing for long periods of time
- Elevating your legs
- Treating blood clots
- Wearing compression stockings
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.
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 Venous Insufficiency Treatment in Greensboro, NC
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