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Varicose vein treatments performed at Shoreline produce dramatic, satisfying results, and most are covered by major insurers.
If you suffer from varicose and spider veins, you are not alone.
It is estimated that there are more than 80 million Americans who suffer from some form of venous disorder. While some people seek treatment for cosmetic improvement, many seek relief from pain. We are here to help.
WHAT ARE VARICOSE VEINS ?
Varicose veins are swollen, twisted, sometimes painful veins that have filled with an abnormal collection of blood. Blood is pushed throughout the arteries of the body by pressure created from the pumping of the heart. Veins, unlike arteries, carry blood against the force of gravity. They rely on leg muscle contraction and one-way valves inside the veins to carry blood back toward the heart. If the valves in veins fail, gravity keeps blood from flowing back to the heart efficiently. This produces a back up, or congestion, of blood. As a result, pressure builds up and the diseased veins become enlarged, eventually bulging to the skin's surface. The same disease process can affect veins of any size; however when larger veins fail, they are typically called varicose veins. When smaller veins are affected, they are typically called spider veins.
Varicose veins are known to cause symptoms that may include leg aching, pain, heaviness, fatigue, ankle swelling, muscle cramping, restlessness, itching and burning. Symptoms often worsen with prolonged standing. Skin changes may occur. These include brownish discoloration over the veins or near the ankle. A purple discoloration related to congestion of small veins around the foot and ankle may also develop. Varicose veins may also lead to complications such as blood clots, bleeding, rashes and ulcerations.
WHAT CAUSES VARICOSE VEINS ?
Heredity is the number one contributing factor that causes varicose and spider veins. Women are more likely than men to suffer from abnormal leg veins. Up to 55% of American women may be affected in their lifetime. Hormonal factors seen during puberty, pregnancy, menopause and the use of birth control pills affect the disease. It is common for varicose veins to become more prominent during pregnancy and worsen with successive pregnancies.
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Following a review of your medical history and an unltrasound examination, Dr. Goldblatt will then discuss treatment options with you and answer questions you may have regarding his recommendations.