Varicose veins are extremely common and often overlooked. This condition affects over 30 million Americans, yet only about 1.9 million seek treatment. While not all varicose veins cause problems, vein-related leg pain can lead to other serious conditions. If untreated, they may progress to a more serious form of vein disease called chronic venous insufficiency, leading to swelling, skin damage and ulceration.
Risk Factors:
Those with the following risk factors will benefit most from a vein screening:
- Family history
- Increasing age
- Pregnancy and hormonal changes
- Obesity
- Prolonged standing and/or sitting
- Prior deep vein thrombosis
Symptoms:
Common symptoms include:
- Aching leg pain
- Rash on the legs
- Burning or itching of the skin
- Tired legs and a feeling of heaviness
- Leg swelling
The most advanced form of venous disease includes swelling, darkening of the skin and skin ulceration (open sores).
Screening:
Our free vein care screenings are available by appointment only, for those 18 and older.
Screenings include:
- Brief ultrasound of the leg veins
- Assessment of your vein condition
- Screening takes about 15 minutes
Availability:
Screenings are held Thursdays from 1-4 pm at Center for Vein Care at our Centereach location:
23 S Howell Ave Suite H, Centereach, NY 11720.