Venous Disease: Symptoms, Types, and Treatment Options
August 3, 2015
According to the American Venous Forum, one in three people in the United States over 45 years of age have some form of vein disease. While mild symptoms of venous disease may seem minor, if not treated, your condition can become worse. If you believe you are having symptoms of venous disease, it is important to visit a vein clinic for vein treatment as soon as possible.
Symptoms and Signs of Venous Disease
The signs and symptoms of diseases of the vein vary depending on the severity of the condition. They include one or more of the following:- swelling in the legs
- heaviness feeling in the leg
- pain in the calves
- cramps in the calves
- itchiness in the legs
- tight feeling in the calves
- legs that throb or ache
- bulging veins
- leg ulcers
Types of Leg Vein Problems
Venous disease can present through a number of types of vein problems. While some are more severe than others, all are worth discussing with vein doctors.- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Spider Veins
- Varicose Veins
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
- Phlebitis
- Leg Skin Changes
- Venous Sores
- Buerger’s Disease
- Peripheral Venous Disease
Treatment Options for Vein Disease
Today, there are more options to treat venous disease than ever before. These are some of the more common treatment methods.- Elevating the legs
- Wearing compression stocking
- Sclerotherapy
- Medication
- Ligation and Vein Stripping
- Ambulatory Microphlebectomy
- EVLA (Endovenous Laser Ablation)
- Venefit
- VNUS Closure
- Surgical vein repair
- Vein Transplant