A doctor may also check venous blood flow and check for other problems, such as blood clots. For example, a doctor may use duplex ultrasound, an imaging method that reveals which way blood is flowing in a vein. If it's flowing against the direction it should be, the vein is probably ...
A Visual Guide to Vein and Artery Problems See pictures of vein and artery problems and learn about the causes and symptoms of conditions like coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease (PAD), varicose veins, and more from this WebMD slideshow. Why Do You Need Sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy...
You don’t have to continue worrying about symptoms of vein conditions that are making your life more difficult. Our vein specialists at United Vein & Vascular Centers are here to help you. Each of our team members understands the uncertainty and discomfort that vein problems can lead to, and...
Varicose veins have a slow course and present with a wide range of symptoms, varying in severity. Clinicians can clinically classify varicose veins into seven grades (C0 – C6). The higher the grade, the more severe it is. To understand the stages of varicose vein progression: C0: No varic...
This is the story of a 66-year-old woman who underwent traditional great saphenous vein stripping and phlebectomy for varicose veins at local hospital. Although her symptoms initially improved after surgery, the varicose veins recurred several years later, with even more severe symptoms. ...
Edinburgh vein study cross sectional population survey. BMJ. 1999;318-3.Bradbury A, Evans C, Allan P, et al. What are the symptoms of varicose veins? Edinburgh Vein Study cross sectional population survey. BMJ 1999; 318:353-356.Bradbury A, Evans C, Allan P, Lee A, Ruckley CV, Fowkes...
In women, symptoms may be worse during certain parts of the menstrual cycle or during pregnancy. Less common is swelling, ulcers, and a darkening of the skin, especially in the ankle region. Occasionally, varicose veins can form a painful blood clot with inflammation of the vein, a condition...
In women, symptoms may be worse during certain parts of the menstrual cycle or during pregnancy. Less common is swelling, ulcers, and a darkening of the skin, especially in the ankle region. Occasionally, varicose veins can form a painful blood clot with inflammation of the vein, a condition...
The scans may also show if you have a blockage or blood clot in a vein.How are varicose veins treated?The goal of treatment is to decrease symptoms, improve appearance, and prevent further problems. Treatment will depend on which veins are affected and how severe your symptoms are. You may...
Healthy veins around the closed vein take over the normal flow of blood. The symptoms from the varicose vein improve. Usually, veins on the surface of the skin that are connected to the treated varicose vein will also shrink after treatment. If they don’t, these connected veins can be tre...