Why do your legs end up feeling heavy, achy or swollen at the end of the day?
Perhaps you have observed new and distorted veins on your skin or noticed some alterations in your skin and ignored them as nothing much.
Though these symptoms seem unimportant, they are the symptoms of Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Also called CVI.
Below, we can talk about what CVI is, what to be cautious of, and what treatments are available especially when seeking treatment in Bakersfield.
Your veins are working hard to pump your leg blood all the way up to the heart, struggling against gravity.
The healthy veins have one-way valves which help in making sure that your blood is flowing in the right direction.
In cases when such valves are weak or impaired, blood can stagnate in your leg veins, causing swelling of the leg veins, a sense of heaviness, and other unpleasant complaints.
That is what we refer to as Chronic Venous Insufficiency.
CVI is not only about appearance. It means that your circulation is not doing its job properly.
CVI often starts out subtle. The following are some of the warning signs:
• Leg or ankle swelling. Tight shoes in the evening? Puffy ankles do not occur only from standing all day long
• Aching or throbbing pain. Your legs may be heavy, fatigued or simply sore, particularly when sitting or standing over time
• Varicose veins. These are blue or purple swollen veins that are directly below the skin
• Leg cramps or spasms. Sharp pains or muscle cramps, especially at night
• Itchy or pins-and-needles skin. That strange and persistent itch or pins-and-needles feeling
• Restless legs
Symptoms may worsen over time, unless treated:
• Color changes of the skin. Reddish-brown spots, normally around the ankles
• Leathery or thickened skin. Skin which becomes hard or dry
• Slow-healing sores (venous ulcers). Open sores, usually around the ankles, which simply fail to heal on their own
The caring staff of Heart Vascular and Leg Center will assist. Early care can really count. CVI is treated in the following way:
Within a short time, most patients are able to resume their normal lives following treatment.
We will always aim to reduce pain, improve functionality and make your experience more comfortable.
Heart Vascular and Leg Center is where you can find a team that cares about your needs and provides personalized attention.
Dr. Vinod Kumar, Dr. Newton Phuong, Dr. Mark Le, Dr. Massoud Arbabzedah, Physician Assistant Gerardo Murguia, and Nurse Practitioner Elsita Mathew have years of experience and a desire to make people feel their best.
We have the latest tools and procedures to make sure that we diagnose and treat vein issues in the gentlest and most effective way, and that we keep you comfortable.
When you realize that you have those symptoms, do not overlook them. With the proper treatment, CVI can be reversed or often treated, and again, early detection is important.
The faster you respond to the symptoms, the more positive results you will achieve.
Make an appointment at Heart Vascular and Leg Center now. We want to get you walking again comfortably.
We’re located at 5020 Commerce Drive Bakersfield, CA 93309.
When is venous insufficiency something I should be concerned about?
See a doctor if you have:
• Ongoing leg swelling
• Aching pain
• Varicose veins
• Changes to your skin
What to do to verify chronic venous insufficiency?
A vascular specialist may conduct physical tests and an ultrasound scan to determine whether or not your veins are working well.
How does the venous insufficiency pain feel?
Pain is usually dull, heavy, or aching. There is cramping in legs, sometimes during the night. It tends to be aggravated following prolonged periods of sitting or standing or after traveling.
Do venous insufficiency symptoms come and go?
Yes, symptoms can come and go. They tend to be heavier and more pronounced following a hectic day.
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