Vein Services in Delta, CO

Vincent Vein Center provides vein treatments and vein services in Delta, CO. Our team includes members who are certified and specially trained in Phlebology, which is the study of vein anatomy, diseases, and physiology. We have the expertise and knowledge to diagnose and treat various vein conditions properly. Vincent Vein Center is committed to providing you with the highest quality of vein care in the Grand Valley. We offer vein treatments for the following vein conditions:

• Varicose Veins
• Chronic Venous Insufficiency
• Spider Veins
• Venous Stasis Ulcers

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins appear as enlarged, bulgy veins and commonly form around the legs and feet. They form in these areas because standing, sitting, and walking increase the pressure on veins in the lower body. The veins in the lower body are also under increased pressure because they have to go against the force of gravity to push blood back to the heart. As we age, this increased pressure and force can weaken the valves and cause blood to collect. If the valves become weak or damaged, blood can flow backward and pool in the veins, ultimately causing them to stretch or twist.

Causes and Risk Factors

• Age
• Gender – Women are more likely to develop varicose veins.
• Obesity

Signs and Symptoms

Varicose veins do not always cause pain. Signs can include:

• Dark purple or blue veins
• Twisted, bulging veins that appear like cords on the legs

Painful signs and symptoms of varicose veins can include:

• Achy or heavy feeling in the legs
• Burning, throbbing, muscle cramping, or swelling in the lower legs
• Worsened pain after sitting or standing for long periods
• Itching around one or more of the veins
• Changes in skin color around a varicose vein

Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Chronic Venous Insufficiency is caused when the drainage from veins within the limbs is inadequate over long periods, causing blood flow to be obstructed between the limbs and the heart. Abnormally functioning valves cause the backward flow of blood into the veins. When the valves fail, excess backflow spreads into the veins.

Causes and Risk Factors

• Damage to your leg due to an injury, surgery, or previous blood clots
• Genetics
• Pregnancy
• Being overweight
• High blood pressure in the leg veins over time due to sitting or standing for long periods
• Lack of exercise
• Smoking
• Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Phlebitis

Signs and Symptoms

• Varicose veins
• Leg ulcers that are sometimes hard to treat
• Restless legs syndrome
• Painful leg cramps or muscle spasms
• Brown-colored skin, often near the ankles
• Pain when walking that stops when resting
• Tight feeling in your calves
• Itchy, painful legs
• Swelling in your legs or ankles

Many of these symptoms can also be caused by other conditions. Vincent Vein Center will help diagnose your condition and discuss treatment options.

Spider Veins

Spider veins develop in tiny capillaries just under your skin’s surface. They are usually harmless and look red, blue, or purple. Blood is pumped from your heart throughout your body and then back to your heart. Valves help keep the blood flowing in the right direction. When a valve does not work properly, blood has difficulty flowing in the right direction, causing it to pool in your veins and swell.

Causes and Risk Factors

• Genetics
• Hormonal changes
• Prolonged sitting or standing
• Injury or trauma to the area
• Spending lots of time in the sun
• Being overweight
• Smoking

Signs and Symptoms

Although rare, people with spider veins in their legs experience the following symptoms:

• Pain
• Tired feeling in legs
• Itching
• Cramping
• Burning

Sometimes, these symptoms are related to other conditions, and treating the Spider Veins does not improve the symptoms.

Venous Stasis Ulcers

Vincent Vein Center collaborates with Primary Care Providers and Wound Care Centers to assist in the healing of venous stasis ulcers. They can occur on the lower legs and ankles as a result of long-term Venous Insufficiency. Venous Insufficiency is a chronic condition in which the veins in your legs have problems fighting gravity and pumping blood back up to the heart. This results in your lower veins filling with blood, causing the cells to leak out of the veins into the skin and tissues, which leads to itching and inflammation.

Causes and Risk Factors

• History of venous hypertension
• Infections
• Smoking
• Sitting or standing for long periods
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Certain types of medications
• Poor circulation
• Fracture of a bone in your leg
• Venous insufficiency

Signs and Symptoms

Some ulcers may not be painful, but the patient typically has a swollen leg with burning or itching. Other symptoms include:

• Aching
• The surrounding area is hot to the touch
• Heavy feeling in the leg
• The skin may be shiny and tight
• Increased pain when standing

If you feel that you might have venous stasis ulcers, please contact Vincent Vein Center to be examined.