Vein Services at Vincent Vein Center
Vincent Vein Center offers vein treatment and services to residents in Montrose, CO, from our Grand Junction office. Our registered vascular technologist has the expertise to diagnose and treat vein conditions. Our team includes members who are specially trained and have certifications in Phlebology. Phlebology is the study of vein anatomy, physiology, and diseases. As a team, we are committed to providing you with the highest quality of vein care in the Grand Valley. We offer vein treatments for the following conditions:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Varicose Veins
- Venous Stasis Ulcers
- Spider Veins
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Chronic Venous Insufficiency is caused when 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.
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins commonly form around the legs and feet and appear as enlarged, bulgy veins. They form in those 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 flow can flow backward and pool in the veins, ultimately causing them to stretch or twist.
Causes and Risk Factors
- Obesity
- Age
- Gender – Women are more likely to develop varicose veins.
Signs and Symptoms
Varicose veins do not always cause pain. Signs can include:
- Twisted, bulging veins that appear like cords on the legs
- Dark purple or blue veins
- Changes in skin color around a varicose vein
Painful signs and symptoms of varicose veins can include:
- Itching around one or more of the vines
- Worsened pain after sitting or standing for long periods
- Achy or heavy feeling in the legs
- Burning, throbbing, muscle cramping, or swelling in the lower legs
Vein Treatments at Vincent Vein Center
Vincent Vein Center offers a variety of treatment options for vein conditions, including Visual Sclerotherapy, Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy (USGS), and Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT).
Visual Sclerotherapy
This treatment is used to treat spider veins, and since they can be seen from the skin’s surface, an ultrasound is unnecessary. Spider veins are tiny broken capillaries on the surface of the legs or face. They do not always cause pain, but some patients prefer to remove them for appearance reasons.
Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy (USGS)
Sclerotherapy uses ultrasound guidance to inject medication into the vein, which causes the vein to spasm and flatten into a fibrous cord. The blood flow in the vein then stops, which causes the vein to dissolve over 3-6 months. This treatment is minimally invasive and is used to treat varicose or spider veins.
Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT)
This treatment is performed by inserting a thin fiber into the damaged vein through a small puncture in the skin. Laser light is sent through the fiber, which heats the vein from the inside. Once the fiber is slowly pulled out of the vein, the vein tissue reacts with the light energy and causes the vein to close shut. Endovenous Laser Treatment is minimally invasive and used to treat varicose veins.
If you suffer from any of the vein conditions mentioned above, contact our vein specialists at Vincent Vein Center. We can help diagnose and develop a treatment plan for your condition.
