Varicose Veins in Naperville & Wheaton, IL

Varicose Veins are large, ropey, and twisting blue vessels, which appear in the leg anywhere from the thigh to the foot. The actual cause of varicose veins is a genetic tendency to have bad or broken valves within the veins. These valves don’t close properly, allowing blood to flow backward with gravity and pool in the veins. This is called venous reflux and can be diagnosed with an ultrasound.

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The repeated reflux causes high vein pressures, resulting in veins, which enlarge and twist over time. Symptoms associated with varicose veins is usually due to the swelling and stretching of the veins and the inflammation of the veins and the surrounding tissues caused by acidic, low-oxygen blood pooling in the legs. Thrombophlebitis develops when one or more of these veins develop a blood clot. A painful and red lump where varicose veins are located is nearly always a sign of thrombophlebitis.

Who Is at Risk for Varicose Veins?

It is estimated that one in three Americans over the age of 45 has some form of vascular disease. Certain lifestyles and work requirements, such as prolonged sitting or standing, can worsen venous disease. Teachers, police officers, and retail associates are all at risk for developing venous insufficiency and varicose veins. Heredity is a primary factor in over 80% of varicose vein cases. Other risk factors for varicose veins include obesity and pregnancy. Women are almost 4 times more likely to develop varicose veins than men. Your risk for varicose veins may increase with age.

Symptoms of Varicose Veins

  • Veins that are dark purple or blue in color.
  • Veins that are swollen and rope-like bulging out from the surface of the skin.
  • An achy or heavy feeling in your legs.
  • Burning, throbbing, muscle cramping and swelling in your lower legs.
  • Worsened pain after sitting or standing for a long time.
  • Itching around one or more of your veins.
  • Bleeding from varicose veins.
  • A painful cord in the vein with red discoloration of the skin.
  • Color changes, hardening of the vein, inflammation of the skin or skin ulcers near your ankle, which can mean you have a serious form of vascular disease that requires medical attention.
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Diagnosis & Evaluation

At McWilliams Vein Center, we treat vein issues using a stepwise approach. We start by identifying the root cause of the problem with an ultrasound study of the legs. Once the bad veins are identified, we discuss the various treatment options and tell you which ones we think are the best for you.

Treatment

Varicose veins are quite treatable. The keys to successful treatment are working from the deepest point of the problem out to the surface, using the right tools for the right shape and size of the vein, and watching the veins over time to identify any new changes that develop. With treatment, the broken veins are closed allowing the normal veins to work more efficiently and under less pressure. The closed veins are eventually reabsorbed by the body. At McWilliams Vein Center, we offer all the latest, cutting-edge, minimally invasive treatment options available so we can create a custom treatment plan based on your individual needs that will require no downtime and allow you to resume all your normal activities immediately with legs that feel and look much healthier.

McWilliams Vein Center offers a wide range of treatments because each case of varicose veins can be quite different. It is always our primary goal to find a solution for our patients that is best for them as an individual.

Contact our office at (630) 474-2600 to schedule an appointment today.

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