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RALEIGH VEIN & LASER CENTER
Varicose Vein Disease
Deciding when to treat varicose and spider veins
Even though varicose veins can be unsightly and uncomfortable, they are usually not limb or life threatening. At Raleigh Vein & Laser Center, we see patients who want their veins removed for cosmetic or pain-related reasons. Our expert team offers minimally invasive vein treatments that will eradicate unsightly veins and alleviate painful symptoms. There are conservative measures that can help treat symptoms, such as wearing compression stockings or socks, elevating your legs at the end of the day, exercising regularly and not sitting or standing for excessive periods of time.
Varicose vein disease is a progressive disease so there is a chance that complications could arise. Due to potential future issues, it is never a bad idea to get evaluated. It is always better to be proactive than to suffer the consequences later. Varicose veins can lead to pain, swelling, spontaneous bleeding and/or ulcers on the skin of the lower leg. Deep vein thrombosis and/or superficial thrombophlebitis occur because of a blood clot in either the deep or superficial venous systems. Symptoms of blood clots include pain, swelling of the ankle/foot, a warm, red spot on the surface of the skin and discoloration of the skin.
While superficial thrombophlebitis is not life-threatening, deep vein thrombosis can lead to a pulmonary embolism, which occurs when the blood clot breaks off and travels to the lungs, blocking a major artery. Symptoms of a pulmonary embolism include shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, anxiety and coughing up blood. Emergency medical help is imperative.
If you aren’t sure what kind of treatment is needed for your varicose veins, our medical team is happy to go over your options. Our state-ofthe-art vascular imaging department employs credentialed vascular sonographers to help in the diagnosis and education of venous disease. With decades of experience diagnosing and treating varicose veins, you are in good hands at Raleigh Vein & Laser Center.
Dr. Janice H. Messier is a board-certified general surgeon with additional board certification in vascular surgery. She has more than 25 years of experience as a leader in advanced treatment for varicose veins.
Raleigh Vein & Laser Center
2011 Falls Valley Drive, Suite 104 Raleigh, North Carolina 27615 919.866.0002 | raleighvein.com
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