Vein Care
Treating Varicose Veins & Chronic Vein Disease
While chronic vein disease affects more than 40 million people in the United States, less than 2% receive treatment each year.
If you have varicose veins coupled with leg pain and/or swelling, iSpine Clinics vascular experts in the Twin Cities are here to help. Minimally invasive procedures are available to help seal the diseased vein, rerouting blood to healthy veins and helping relieve symptoms before they turn into an acute issue.
What is Vein Disease?
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) occurs when blood in the veins doesn’t flow back to the heart. All veins have one-way valves, and when valves in the legs don’t function correctly, blood pools and cause superficial venous reflux. Without treatment it can result in varicose veins and swelling that can lead to more advanced stages of vein disease such as leg pain, skin changes and ulcers.
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
Signs & Symptoms
Venous disease can cause the following signs and symptoms:
- Varicose veins
- Swelling
- Itching, sores, ulcers
- Heaviness or tiredness
- Aching, cramping or pain
- Restlessness
- Skin changes and/or discoloration
Risk Factors
While CVI can affect anyone, the following factors may increase your risk:
- Family history
- Gender
- Age
- Lack of exercise
- Prolonged sitting or standing
- Obesity or excess weight
- Smoking
- Current or previous pregnancies
- Leg injury or trauma
- Blood clot (deep vein thrombosis)
Leg Vein Consultations at iSpine Clinics
Signs & Symptoms
Early detection and treatment are key to diagnosing Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) before it leads to more advanced stages of vein disease. The first step is a leg vein consultation with an iSpine Clinics vascular physician at our clinics in Maple Grove and Edina. A simple ultrasound scan can aid in diagnosis.
Learn more about varicose vein and chronic vein disease treatment options to reduce or stop the backward flow of blood in your legs:
Patient Varicose Vein Treatment Testimonials
Before and After CVI Procedure Patient Photos
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