5 Symptoms That Mean You Need Varicose Vein Treatment

Ignoring varicose vein symptoms can lead to serious—and potentially life-threatening—medical consequences like blood clots (deep vein thrombosis).

But the good news is that prompt vein treatment can stop your symptoms and prevent such dire outcomes. At McWilliams Vein Center in Wheaton, IL, our team, led by board-certified phlebology specialist Dr. McWilliams, offers advanced varicose vein treatments. We provide one-on-one consultations with Dr. McWilliams to ensure highly personalized care. 

Getting the right treatment begins with knowing that there’s a problem. This blog explores five symptoms that mean it’s time to seek professional vein care.

Varicose Vein Symptoms to Watch For

Varicose veins are thick, ropy, twisted blood vessels that sharply protrude from the legs. If you’re distressed by their cosmetic appearance, you’re not alone. But, varicose veins often cause problems that go far beyond appearance. These five common varicose vein symptoms mean you may need treatment.

• Tired and Heavy Feeling Legs: When you have varicose veins, blood collects in the legs, often leading to your legs feeling heavy and tired.
• Leg Pain: One of the hallmark signs of varicose veins, leg pain can range from dull aching to sharp throbbing.
• Leg Swelling: In many cases, leg swelling is a sign of late-stage varicose veins. This problem, called edema, can make your other symptoms even worse.
• Skin Discoloration: Advanced varicose veins may cause reddish-brown skin discoloration around your ankles. This can happen when vein valves function so poorly that red blood cells escape from the veins and break down under the skin.
• Bleeding Varicose Veins: Varicose veins cause a dramatic pressure increase in your legs and also pressure your skin. This may mean that your legs are prone to bleeding, even with a relatively minor injury like a bump on the leg.

These symptoms are a warning from your body: Your vascular disease is progressing, so you need treatment now.

Effective Varicose Vein Treatments

At McWilliams Vein Center, we offer several advanced, minimally invasive treatments, including:

• Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA): A laser fiber heats the vein to seal it shut.
• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): Radiofrequency energy heats and closes off the affected veins.
• VenaSeal®: A medical adhesive to close the veins.
• Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy: Treatments like Varithena® foam are injected into the vein to seal it.

Dr. McWilliams customizes your vein treatment plan according to your unique circumstances and symptoms. Our treatments all focus on patient comfort and minimizing recovery time. With our many years of specialized education and experience, we have the skills needed to make vein treatments virtually pain-free. Most treatments allow you to return to normal activities immediately. 

Varicose Vein Treatment in Wheaton, IL

If these vein problems are familiar, seek professional care from experts who really care about your comfort. Book a consultation with Dr. McWilliams by calling (630) 474-2600.