Vein disease in the legs is very common – but very manageable. In fact, according to a large study by JAMA, nearly 50 million American men and women will suffer from some sort of vein disorder or disease in their legs. The good news? Vein diseases are treatable with minimally invasive techniques, so the sooner you address your leg pain issues the faster you’ll be back on your feet – pain free.
Vein disease in the legs is very common – but very manageable. In fact, according to a large study by JAMA, nearly 50 million American men and women will suffer from some sort of vein disorder or disease in their legs. The good news? Vein diseases are treatable with minimally invasive techniques, so the sooner you address your leg pain issues the faster you’ll be back on your feet – pain free.
Vein disease is often very visually apparent to those suffering from it but can also cause pain and discomfort. While conditions such as varicose veins, spider veins and chronic vein insufficiency are all too common, with proper treatment the majority of these can be comfortably resolved.
While some vein diseases are mainly cosmetic, others may result from potentially serious medical issues and need to be taken seriously. A visit to Northern Illinois Vein Clinic is necessary to evaluate and map the vein disorder and make a treatment plan.
Treatment may begin with compression stockings or antibiotics but may require sclerotherapy or endovenous thermal ablation to resolve.
Luckily, modern medical advances have made the treatment of vein disease much less invasive with less pain and little-to-no downtime. Our team works to resolve your vein issues as quickly as possible using techniques like:
When you need treatment for your painful or unsightly veins, the staff at Northern Illinois Vein Clinic has the experience and technology to provide the finest services in the area. Contact us today for a free consultation so we can screen your vein disorder and discuss options with you.
What is vein disease?
Vein disease is a medical condition in which a person’s veins are not properly returning blood from the legs back to the heart. There are several types of diseases:
What symptoms will I experience?
Vein disease is progressive, which means if left untreated you will have an increased risk of developing more symptoms, including potentially life-threatening complications such as blood clots. Common symptoms of vein disease include:
Are there any risk factors?
Vein problems are easier to treat if they are diagnosed early. As a result, it’s important to be aware of the following risk factors:
What are my treatment options for vein disease?
Gone are the old-school treatments of vein stripping and open surgery. At Northern Illinois Vein Clinic, we use the following cutting-edge technology and years of experience to create the best possible outcomes for our patients that suffer from a vein disease– with minimal discomfort and downtime:
Spider veins are tiny veins that lie just under the surface of your skin and are often purple or red in color. Some say spider veins remind them of a spider web, hence the name.
Varicose veins are a common type of vein disease/disorder, which is why patients are always asking us what causes them and how to get rid of them.
Like the water pipes in your home, veins and arteries have a mechanism that prevents blood from flowing the wrong way. If the mechanism becomes faulty, blood can flow backward and pool in the vein. This can happen in any limb, but most commonly occurs in the leg.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious and sometimes life-threatening vein disease. The presence of varicose veins can increase your risk of developing a DVT.
A pulmonary embolism is the result of a deep vein thrombosis or blood clot and is considered a very serious medical emergency.
Vein disease is progressive and will get worse over time if left untreated. If you have symptoms that indicate vein problems, don’t wait to seek a diagnosis and treatment.
Our team of experts specialize in diagnosing and treating vein disease as quickly and efficiently as possible, using minimally invasive techniques. This is what makes us the best choice in the Rockford area.
A Perryville Place
2990 N. Perryville Rd., Ste 3400
Rockford, IL 61107
779-696-8346
info@niveinclinic.com
