Varicose Vein Treatment

Varicose veins are enlarged veins most often found in the legs. These veins develop when faulty valves in the veins allow blood to pool in the leg veins. These veins can appear enlarged, swollen, twisting, and blue or purple in color. Patients may experience aching legs, swollen ankles, and spider veins. Some patients with advanced disease may experience skin discoloration, itching, and pain in the legs. What Puts You At Risk for Varicose Veins Family history – if other members of your family have varicose veins, your risk is greater Female – three times more common among women Age – veins fail as we age Hormonal changes related to pregnancy, premenstrual period, and menopause Standing for long periods Obesity Certain diseases If you have pain, burning, or sudden swelling associated with varicose veins, you should see your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider will do a physical exam of your legs while you are standing. Your doctor also may do tests to see how well your veins ...

Symptoms Accompanied by Varicose Veins: • Prominent dark-blue blood vessels, especially in the legs and feet • Aching, tender, heavy, or sore legs • A burning feeling in your lower legs • Swelling in the ankles or feet, especially after standing • Breaks in the skin • Itching around the vein • Skin ulcers near your ankle – this is serious and requires immediate medical attention Varicose veins develop when your veins stretch and their valves, which prevent blood from flowing backward, don’t work anymore. Primary varicose veins happen when the walls of your veins become weak. They occur commonly as we age, and also in women during pregnancy. What Puts You At Risk for Varicose Veins • Family history – if other members of your family have varicose veins, your risk is greater • Female – three times more common among women • Age – veins fail as we age • Hormonal changes related to pregnancy, premenstrual period, and menopause • Standing for long periods • Obesity • Certain diseases If you ...

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors within the female reproductive system. While the majority of uterine fibroids are diagnosed and treated in women between the ages of 35-54, fibroids can occur in women as young as in their 20’s. Most fibroids cause no symptoms . If you do experience symptoms, they may include: •    Heavy, prolonged menstrual periods •    Pelvic pain or pressure •    Frequent need to urinate •    Constipation •    An enlarged belly or feeling bloated •   Anemia •  Pain during intercourse Fibroids are often discovered when a woman has a routine pelvic exam and are frequently treated with a hysterectomy. More than 600,000 women undergo hysterectomies in the United States annually, but some doctors believe many women do not require this drastic operation. In fact, according to medical studies, 75% of hysterectomies may not be necessary. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist...