Infection / Venous Ulcer
Suspect a Blood Clot in Leg?
Left untreated, symptoms of varicose veins such as pain, fatigue, and swelling of the legs or ankles worsen over time. You may develop venous ulcers. Ulcers due to varicose veins are painful and difficult to heal unless the underlying venous backflow is corrected. Blood that pools in the varicose veins is depleted of oxygen and nutrients. The walls of these veins are already weakened and increased pressure allows red blood cells and fluid to leak into the tissues of the leg. This in turn causes swelling, pain, tingling, and numbness in the legs and feet.
Chronic inflammation that develops from leakage makes the skin dark and discolored, commonly known as hyperpigmentation. Over time, the skin and surrounding fat under the skin can also get increasingly irritated and inflamed turning the tissue rubbery and firm; a condition called lipodermatosclerosis.
Another possible consequence of untreated varicose veins is spontaneous bleeding from the varicose veins. Bleeding may occur even from a minor injury to your legs and cause significant loss of blood in a short amount of time.
Your Venous Ulcer Specialist at Alsara Vein Clinic will perform a detailed examination and discuss the best treatment options. It is never too late to seek care. Call 816-396-0245 for a Consultation.
Progression of Varicose Veins can lead to Venous Ulcers and Infection
Varicose Vein Treatments are coved by insurance including Medicare and Medicaid
Vein Disease Menu
An estimated 60% of women and men suffer from vein disease.
Some of the signs and symptoms include leg pain, achy legs, burning in legs, numbness in legs, leg cramps, heaviness in legs, itching legs, restless legs, tired legs, swelling in ankles or leg calves. Left untreated, it may result in skin discoloration, bleeding veins, sores that heal poorly, and blood clots.
To understand vein disease, you must first understand the function of veins. Arteries are blood vessels responsible for delivering blood to all areas of the body, including the legs. Veins are responsible for collecting the same blood and bringing it back to the heart. Leg veins, located farthest from the heart, have to work extra hard to push blood upward against gravity toward the heart.
Studies have shown that a vast majority of people have genetically weak veins. Now, if you add more risk factors such as standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time, pregnancy, excess weight, and trauma, veins can start to fail. As veins begin to fail, blood starts to pool in the legs resulting in veins that are "varicose"—abnormally swollen or knotted.
Varicose veins are large, bulging veins that are often visible on the skin surface, but the majority are weak or damaged blood vessels below the surface of the skin that cause poor circulation and are only visible with help of an ultrasound.
Spider Veins are smaller versions of varicose veins that usually appear on the skin's surface as small, red to purple blood vessels that resemble a spider's web. While spider veins rarely pose a medical problem, they often signal problems in the larger veins below the skin's surface.
Chronic Venous Insufficiency is a medical condition in which the veins are unable to pump oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart, often resulting in chronic swelling of the legs.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot within a deep vein and can be a complication of varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency. Classic symptoms of deep vein thrombosis include swelling, leg pain, and skin redness of the affected area.
Varicose Veins and Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) have many symptoms in common: an urge to move your legs, that creepy-crawly feeling, itching, tingling, and restlessness. These symptoms may be an indication of poor circulation, even though you have no visible varicose veins.
Leg swelling (edema) is a common sign of varicose veins. The pooling of blood, increased pressure and subsequent “leakage” causes swelling in the ankles and feet as gravity pulls the fluid down.
Over time, you may develop leg ulcers. Ulcers due to varicose veins are painful and difficult to heal unless the underlying venous backflow is corrected.
Signs and Symptoms
- Aching
- Burning or numbness
- Cramping or 'Charley horse'
- Heaviness
- Itching
- Leg pain
- Restlessness in legs
- Tiredness
- Swelling in feet ankles and calves
Left untreated, may result in skin discoloration, bleeding veins, sores that heal poorly, and blood clots.
It might be surprising to learn that restless leg syndrome, leg cramps, swollen ankles (edema), leg ulcers, varicose veins, and spider veins could all be symptoms of vein disease. We've helped thousands achieve relief with in-office treatments. Alsara Vein Clinic is located north of Kansas City in St. Joseph, MO a.k.a. St. Joe. Schedule your Free Consultation today with Alsara Vein Clinic. Walk-ins are welcome, no referral necessary!
Varicose Vein Treatments are covered by insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid.
