Most of the time spider and varicose veins are merely unpleasant to look at while you’re wearing shorts. Sometimes, though, they may signal underlying vein disease that could get worse over time, causing pain, swelling and possibly serious consequences. When over-the-counter medications aren’t enough to alleviate your discomfort, you’ll be in a hurry to find relief. Fortunately, Chicago Vein Care Center offers some of the best vein care in Chicago.
What do Chicago, IL patients need to know about vein disease?
Vein disease a very common problem, affecting roughly 50 percent of American adults. Although men and women of any age can develop a venous condition, women are most likely to develop one. Vein disease can appear as harmless spider and varicose veins, damaged veins or blood clots deep inside veins.
Just the appearance of spider and varicose veins is enough to lead many people to seek treatment. Their presence alone can cause insecurities that can result in a person missing out on wearing certain clothes or doing some of the activities that they like to do. Sometimes varicose veins can host other symptoms, such as mild to moderate aching and swelling.
Along with the swelling and unsightly veins, you could have throbbing aches and pain, skin changes and ulcers. When a blockage is the culprit, you might experience any or all of these symptoms, as well as swelling in just one leg. Over time, this condition could progress, resulting in a stroke, disability or even death.
Generally, taking an over-the-counter pain reliever will dull the pain, and wearing compression stockings will help increase the circulation in your legs, but neither will cure the underlying condition that causes the symptoms. Your Chicago vein specialist will be able to assess your condition and discuss one or more of the many minimally invasive treatment options that can help treat your symptoms, as well as the root cause of the problem.
When it comes to varicose veins, Chicago patients should be safe by getting an evaluation now
I think I may have vein disease. What are my options?
Most of the treatments available today take less than an hour to complete, are painless and have very little recovery time. Many patients are relieved by sclerotherapy, a simple chemical injection that withers away the affected veins, while others may find more success with endovenous laser treatment (EVLT), which employs a special, virtually painless vein laser. Chicago patients have access to these treatments and many more at Chicago Vein Care Center.
Dr. Ramon Castro, medical director of the center, and his professional team at the center are highly trained in the latest methods of vein care and are more than happy to answer any questions you may have. If you experience any of the symptoms of vein disease, don’t hesitate to get help from us, or any vein clinic in Chicago. For more information about vein disease, or to make an appointment with Dr. Castro, please call us at 773-283-7887. We look forward to seeing you soon.