Hello Spring, Goodbye Leg Veins!

Spring is here and with the warming temperatures and longer days, come more fun outdoor activities and summer wardrobes. Unfortunately, for some people, leg pain and swollen veins prevent them from enjoying all that springtime offers. It is often a struggle choosing between the comfort of wearing skirts and shorts while exposing embarrassing leg veins or enduring the discomfort of wearing long pants. The Vein Institute in Hattiesburg and D'Iberville has good news for those who suffer from aesthetically displeasing spider veins as well as those with painful, swollen varicose veins.

While most spider vein complaints are cosmetic, if left untreated, these veins will continue to worsen and typically cause painful symptoms like burning, itching, and swelling. The best treatment for existing spider veins is sclerotherapy. This minimally invasive, in-office procedure can help eliminate the appearance of spider veins on the legs within just a few sessions. A sclerosant solution is injected into the affected veins. These treated veins are eventually absorbed and metabolized by the body, leaving smooth, beautiful legs.

Like spider veins, varicose veins are also a sign of weak or failing venous valves. In addition to their unsightliness, these bulging veins are typically already symptomatic. Individuals may experience swelling, aching and itching in the legs, a burning, throbbing, and heaviness in the legs, and changes to the skin color around the affected area. Thankfully, treatments of varicose veins are just as minimally invasive and office-based as with spider vein treatments. Both laser treatments and injectable treatments are available to rid your legs of these painful veins.

Early intervention is not only important to get your legs looking their best for the warmer months, but it’s especially important for your health. Spider and varicose veins can indicate deeper venous issues that can lead to serious vascular health conditions. Patients receive a comprehensive evaluation and specialized treatment plan for their venous needs by seeking out a vein specialist who is board-certified in all areas of the vascular system. Whether you suffer from unsightly spider veins, or uncomfortable varicose veins, come see us; we can help! Hello spring and goodbye leg veins…it’s time to get back on your feet, feel and look better than ever, and enjoy the great outdoors in comfortable shorts.

About the Author: Dr. J. Keith Thompson is a board-certified & full-time vein specialist with over 18 years of vein and vascular experience. He is Medical Director of the Vein Institute in Hattiesburg and D'Iberville and serves on the Patient Education Committee for the American Venous Forum. (601)336-8368 / www.veinsms.com