Question: I have diabetes and heart disease. Can I get my varicose veins safely treated? Answer: We see many patients at the Ashton Vein Center who have medical conditions in addition to venous disease. This ranges from hypertension to diabetes to heart disease. Many of our patients are on...
Question: I have leg problems and possible vein disease. My doctor says it’s not anything to worry about. But I don’t want to get an ulcer like my father. What should I do? Answer: There is very good news for those who are concerned about their legs. At...
Question: I have had laser treatment to my legs. Why do I still have bulging veins? Answer: During the initial consult in our vein clinic, we start a “process” that begins with an accurate diagnostic work-up. This includes ultrasound testing and a mapping of the exact cause of the...
Question: Should my primary physician or dermatologist treat my veins? Answer: In the last several years, the practice of vein treatment has become a special area of expertise. Many types of physicians treat spider veins and even larger varicose veins as an additional service to their existing practices....
Question: Why do I have to wear support stockings? Answer: Almost all of our patients dislike the stockings that are required in the treatment of many leg problems. If you are confined to bed or unable to walk, your doctor will order a specific type of stocking that...
Question: What should I expect when I have my legs evaluated by a vein specialist? Answer: Over the past 20 years, the treatment of vein disease has grown into a special area of care that has revolutionized the approach and drastically improved the results of therapy. The fully...
Question: At the health fair, a technician did a test on my legs and said I have a vein problem. I was shocked. How can this be true? Answer: Millions of people have varicose vein problems. Many of these cases remain undiagnosed or under diagnosed. It is true that...
Question: I had vein-stripping many years ago. Why do I my veins look worse than ever? Answer: In the past, vein-stripping was the universally accepted treatment procedure for varicose veins. This required general anesthesia, a groin incision, and multiple large incisions. Research has demonstrated that the groin incision...
Question: Should my primary physician or dermatologist treat my veins? Answer: In the last several years, the practice of vein treatment has become a special area of expertise. Many types of physicians treat spider veins and even larger varicose veins as an additional service to their existing practices....
Question: What are the treatment options in varicose veins? Answer: Vein disease of the legs is a common disorder that looks bad, feels bad, and can result in dangerous medical conditions (stasis ulcers and blood clots). The appearance of your legs however is not a reliable guide to...
Question: How will I feel after vein treatment? Answer: Venous disease presents in many different forms and many degrees of severity. No two patients are exactly alike. In the case of cosmetic spider veins, you may experience some bruising for several days after treatment. Over about a month,...
Question: I have very severe bulging veins in both of my legs. My doctor told me to just wear support stockings because there is no treatment, and no reason to try treating this condition. Is this correct? Answer: There are many misconceptions about vein disease, and unfortunately...
