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Venous Disease in Houston, TX

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At Premier Vein & Vascular Center, we provide advanced, minimally invasive treatments to help you look, feel and move better. Our board-certified specialists focus on personalized care and real results.

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Treatment of Venous Disease

A venous disease can damage your veins and cause symptoms that affect many different parts of your body. There are a few different types of venous diseases that you may be diagnosed with. At Premier Vein and Vascular Center, we have a team of highly skilled physicians who specialize in advanced vein care and minimally invasive treatment for problem veins and vascular and chronic venous disease in Houston, TX. Our goal is to help you improve your health and reduce your risk of complications.

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What Is Venous Disease?

A venous disease is a disease that affects your veins, leading to vein damage. When a venous disease damages your veins, the valves inside the veins may not close correctly, which allows blood to leak backward or flow in both directions.

Understanding Different Types of Venous Disease

There are a few different types of venous disease, and it is possible to have more than one type simultaneously. The different types include:

Blood Clots – A blood clot is a mass of blood cells, proteins, and platelets that stick together and form a semi-solid clump. The body forms them as a response to an injury that causes bleeding, but they can also form in your legs, arms, brain, kidneys, lungs, and veins. When this happens, they can block blood flow and may break free and travel through the bloodstream to the brain, heart, or lungs.
Varicose Veins – Varicose veins are abnormal blood vessels formed when the blood vessel walls weaken.
Chronic Venous Insufficiency – This venous disorder causes blood to pool around the ankles, leg swelling, increased blood pressure, and venous disease in the legs. It can also cause hyperpigmentation, skin discoloration, and venous ulcers.
Venous Ulcers—Venous ulcers are open sores that keep returning or never heal. They typically develop below the knee and above the ankle.
Superficial Thrombophlebitis – This is a type of blood clot that forms in a vein that is close to the skin’s surface. They can be painful but are less dangerous than deep vein thrombosis.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) – DVT is a blood clot that occurs in a deep vein. If the blood clot travels through the bloodstream, it can cause a pulmonary embolism.

What Are the Causes and Risk Factors for Venous Disease?

Venous diseases are caused by high blood pressure, weak blood vessel walls, a congenital issue that affects how your veins formed when you were born, or a traumatic injury near one of the veins on your leg. The most common risk factors are:

Being pregnant.
A family history of venous diseases.
Obesity, or a BMI of 30 or more.
A sedentary lifestyle.
A job that requires you to sit or stand for long periods.
Hormonal birth control.
Hormone replacement therapy.
Smoking or using tobacco products.

Recognizing Venous Disease Symptoms

You can experience symptoms of venous disease in the legs or arms, depending on where the condition originates. The most common venous disease symptoms are:

Pain in the area affected by the disease.
Pain that migrates across your leg or arm.
Cramping
Discomfort
Redness
Warmth of the skin at the affected area.
A feeling of heaviness in your limb.
Itching or burning in the affected area.
Swollen or bulging veins.

Exploring Our Treatment Options for Venous Disease

Our specialists will diagnose your venous disease after reviewing your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle. We will also perform diagnostic testing, including an ultrasound, intravascular ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, angiogram, or ankle-brachial index. We will design a personalized venous disease treatment plan based on your condition’s severity, age, overall health, and lifestyle.

Preparing for Your Appointment With Our Specialists

We may ask you to do a few things to prepare for your appointment. This will help us determine what tests we need to run and the best way to treat your venous disease:

Gather documentation regarding prior medical treatments and conditions or contact your primary care physician and/or treating hospital and authorize the release of records to our office.
Make a list of your symptoms, including when they started and if anything makes them worse or better.
Write down information about your family’s medical history or ask your parents or siblings about your family’s health history.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Drink at least 64 ounces of water the day before your appointment.
Do not drink caffeine within eight hours of your appointment.
Eat a light meal on the day of your appointment.
In the 24 hours before your appointment, try to avoid sitting or standing for long periods and elevate your legs when possible.

Why Choose Premier Vein and Vascular Center

Premier Vein and Vascular Center has a team of specialists committed to helping patients overcome vein and vascular conditions. We are experts in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, leg and venous ulcers, chronic venous disease, leg cramps, and restless leg syndrome. We offer minimally invasive treatment options with a high success rate and personalize our treatment plans to your needs. We pride ourselves on developing close relationships with our patients and providing education and resources that help them manage their risks of vein and vascular issues.

Schedule a Consultation for Venous Disease Treatment

Call or contact us online to schedule a consultation for venous disease treatment in Houston, TX. Our team specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vein, vascular, and venous diseases. If you are experiencing symptoms, we can quickly determine their cause and get you the most effective treatment possible.