When most people think about vein problems, they picture spider veins or bulging varicose veins that affect the appearance of their legs, but vein disease is about much more than cosmetics.
Behind those visible veins, there may be an underlying circulatory problem, such as chronic venous insufficiency, that affects how blood flows through your legs. Left untreated, vein disease can progress and lead to symptoms such as swelling, pain, and even venous ulcers.
Thankfully, our team at Vascular Specialists in Tinley Park, Illinois, offers treatments at the Vein Care Institute that do more than improve the appearance of your legs; they address the underlying vein disease to help improve your circulation, reduce symptoms, and support your vein health.
Healthy veins contain one-way valves that help move blood back toward your heart. When those valves weaken or become damaged, blood can start to pool in your veins instead of flowing upward (back to your heart). This condition, known as venous insufficiency, is one of the most common causes of varicose veins.
In other words, the visible veins you see on the surface may be a sign of a deeper circulation issue.
Many people are surprised to learn that symptoms such as these may be related to vein disease:
These symptoms often worsen after long periods of standing or sitting. Unfortunately, if they're caused by chronic venous insufficiency, they may continue to worsen over time without treatment.
As chronic venous insufficiency progresses, it can lead to more serious complications, including skin discoloration, painful venous ulcers, and post-thrombotic syndrome. That’s a condition that can develop after a deep vein thrombosis and causes chronic swelling, pain, and heaviness in the legs.
When you come to our Vein Care Institute, our first priority is addressing your underlying vein health, and we do that in these ways:
Simply removing or treating visible veins without addressing the source of the problem may not provide lasting results.
That's why the Vein Care Institute begins with a comprehensive evaluation, often including a venous ultrasound. This allows your Vascular Specialists provider to see how blood is flowing through your veins and identify areas where valves may not be functioning properly.
The vein treatments we offer at Vein Care Institute are designed to address abnormal blood flow directly. We don’t just make your legs look better. We address problematic veins.
Depending on your needs, treatment may include:
While the specific details vary, all of these procedures work by closing off or removing diseased veins so your blood can be rerouted through other, healthier veins.
Managing vein disease shouldn't require multiple appointments at different facilities. At the Vein Care Institute, we provide comprehensive vein care in one convenient location from your initial consultation to diagnostic ultrasound testing and, if needed, your vein procedure.
This streamlined approach allows us to diagnose problems more efficiently, create a personalized treatment plan, and help you get the care you need without unnecessary delays.
Your treatment doesn't always start with a procedure. In many cases, simple lifestyle changes can help improve circulation, reduce painful symptoms, and slow the progression of vein disease.
We may recommend strategies such as wearing compression stockings, increasing your physical activity, elevating your legs throughout the day, maintaining a healthy weight, or avoiding prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
These changes can help support healthier blood flow and may enhance the results of other vein treatments.
Many people initially seek treatment because they dislike the appearance of varicose or spider veins. While cosmetic improvement is certainly a benefit, many people are even more excited about what happens afterward: less aching, less swelling, less heaviness, and more comfortable movement throughout the day.
If you're experiencing leg discomfort, swelling, visible veins, or other symptoms, call 815-824-4406 or book an evaluation online today. Whatever your reason for seeking treatment, Vascular Specialists can help.
