According to epidemiologists for the Centers of Disease Control, approximately half of the U.S. population has some sort of venous disease. With statistics like this, it is surprising that more people are not aware of the common vein diseases and what to do about them. Dr. Ramon Castro and his amazing staff at Chicago Vein Care Center want you to know the basics about the most common forms of vein disease conditions. So read on!
What does one of the best vein doctors in Chicago need to tell residents of Chicago, IL need to know about vein disease conditions?
Veins are the blood vessels that carry blood through the body to supply nutrients to your organs and back up to the heart. Veins that have suffered damage from disease are no longer able to do their job properly. When that happens, circulation becomes defective and blood can become trapped inside the veins. The consequences of faulty veins can range in severity from unnoticeable to life threatening. That is why it is important to learn about vein disease now, so that you can be treated in a prompt and effective manner.
The most noticeable of the vein diseases are varicose veins and spider veins. Varicose veins are the ropelike, bulging veins that pop up just under the skin of your lower legs. Spider veins appear as reddish or purplish web-like marks on the skin’s surface. While these problem veins do not pose a health risk, they can be quite the cosmetic (and sometimes emotional) concern. And while many people think that treating varicose veins is a luxury, varicose and spider vein treatment in Chicago is actually beneficial to your circulatory system and overall wellbeing.
Venous insufficiency occurs when the valves that create pressure inside the veins malfunction. If these veins do not build enough pressure to push blood through the vein, blood can either leak backward or stagnate inside the affected vein. The result is often in the form of unsightly varicose veins, feelings of heaviness in the legs or even leg pain. A vein clinic like Chicago Vein Care Center is more than equipped to treat not just the uncomfortable symptoms of venous insufficiency, but the root cause as well.
An even more concerning vein disease is called deep vein thrombosis. This disease affects the veins deep inside the legs. A thrombosis is a blockage or blood clot, and, if it is inside a major blood vessel like a deep leg vein, it has the potential to break away from the vein wall. The clot would then be able to flow into major organs, blocking nutrients from getting in and causing all kinds of trauma to the body, such as stroke, heart attack and embolism. Although dangerous, this condition is treatable and preventable at a vein center in Chicago.
If you or someone you know is suffering from these or any other venous disease condition, please seek help when you can. With all the modern treatment options that are available to correct the problem in a fast and comfortable way, there is no reason to remain unwell and in pain. For more information, or to make an appointment to see Dr. Castro, a vein laser surgery expert, call us today at 773-283-7887. We look forward to your call.