What happens if you’ve been doing everything right—like elevating your legs, wearing compression hose, and managing your weight—but your vein symptoms are getting worse, not better?
That’s when it may be time to consider more advanced options. While these conservative approaches can be helpful in the early stages of vein disease, they often fall short when the condition progresses.
At McWilliams Vein Center in Wheaton, IL, board-certified phlebologist Dr. Sean McWilliams brings over two decades of specialized experience in vein disease. He offers advanced, minimally invasive treatments that target the source of your vein issues, not just the symptoms. In this blog, we discuss how to tell if your vein disease is progressing and when it’s time to take the next step in treatment.
Signs Conservative Treatment Isn’t Working Anymore
Conservative therapy is often quite helpful if you start early, when symptoms are mild or even nonexistent. But if you’re experiencing any of the following, it might not be enough:
- Persistent or worsening leg pain and aching
- Increasing leg heaviness
- Increased leg swelling, especially at the end of the day
- Skin color changes in your lower legs, like brown or red blotches
- Increasingly dry or flaky leg skin
- Thickening of the skin in the lower legs or around the ankles
- Itching or burning around visible veins
- Leg cramps or spasms that interrupt your sleep
- Sores or ulcers that won’t heal
These are signs your condition may be progressing—and that your veins need more than support stockings to improve.
Why You Shouldn’t Wait
Waiting too long can allow vein disease to advance, making treatment more complex later on. Dr. McWilliams uses techniques like Varithena® (a gentle injectable foam), ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, and endovenous laser ablation to close off faulty veins with little to no downtime. These options are safe, precise, and effective—and they work to stop the root cause of your symptoms.
Advanced Vein Care in Wheaton, IL
If your legs still feel tired, swollen, or painful despite your best efforts, you don’t have to live with it. Dr. McWilliams will assess your symptoms, perform a vein ultrasound if necessary, and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your lifestyle.
Take the next step toward lasting relief—call McWilliams Vein Center in Wheaton, IL at 630-752-8346 to schedule a consultation today.
