Chicago Vein Expert: Does Varicose Vein Treatment Hurt?
When you have unsightly or symptomatic leg veins, there are really only two things you can do. You may choose to live with the aching, throbbing, and embarrassment and risk the condition worsening, or you can get treatment. Surprisingly, getting treatment is the scarier of these options for many people. Whether you are afraid of what to expect, fear feeling pain, or just hate going to the doctor, seeing a varicose vein doctor in Chicago can actually be a pleasant experience. Keep reading to learn about the techniques we use to ensure you have a comfortable experience.
What you need to know about varicose vein treatment in Chicago
Veins move blood out of the lower body in an upward flow to the heart using a clever system of pressure valves. But faulty vein valves cannot build up enough pressure to push the blood up, allowing blood to fall backward inside the vein. The trapped blood builds up inside the vein and stresses the vein wall. Common effects of this “venous insufficiency” can include varicose veins, bothersome sensations, swelling, and much more. While varicose veins themselves are usually no more than a nuisance, leaving them untreated can result in worsening symptoms and potentially dangerous complications such as bleeding venous stasis ulcers, infection, and blood clots. If you think vein treatment might hurt, you are in for a rude awakening if you allow your condition to progress to such levels!
There are many reasons people might forgo getting vein treatment. Frequently though, people recall horror stories of outdated vein surgeries told to them by older relatives. These old-fashioned and painful ‘vein stripping’ surgeries were once the only method available for getting rid of even minor leg vein abnormalities. These open surgeries call for heavy anesthetics that can make patients feel sick to their stomach. The surgical techniques used require incisions that carry a larger risk for infection, lead to a lengthy and painful recovery period, and can leave ugly scarring.
Luckily, today’s Chicago vein specialists offer advanced outpatient procedures that are much less invasive and much more painless! Minimally invasive varicose vein treatment procedures use local anesthetics at the treatment site to ensure your utmost comfort during your procedure, while allowing you the freedom of a quick recovery. There are many of these procedures to suit patient needs, yet they are sometimes more effective than more painful surgeries. In addition, minimally invasive treatments are performed in-office, meaning you can experience the comfort and convenience of Dr. Castro’s office as opposed to a cold, hospital surgery room.
After completing one of these fast and convenient procedures with a Chicago vein expert, we are confident that you will feel so comfortable that you will want to walk around and continue on with your normal activities. If you’re starting to come around to our pain-free treatment options, please contact Dr. Castro and his experienced team at 773-283-7887 to make an appointment. By delaying, you are risking more pain in your life through worsening varicose vein symptoms. There is no need to delay! Avoid pain and worry and call us today.