Leg Swelling and Pain

Leg swelling can cause great discomfort and worry to anyone who experiences it. It is a sign that something is not right with your body. Venous insufficiency and varicose veins tend to be the culprits.

When the valves inside of your veins become damaged and do not close properly, the result is blood pooling in the legs. This can cause you to have a heavy feeling in the legs, cause swelling and discomfort. You may find that elevating your legs or using compression stocking help to alleviate the swelling temporarily. Sitting or sitting for long periods of time may make your legs feel even heavier. Some people find themselves with a condition called chronic venous insufficiency, which can lead to varicose veins and venous ulcers.

Varicose veins occur when the pooling of blood becomes so severe that the vein begins to bulge. If you are afflicted with this, you will notice that the affected vein is pronounced under the skin, appearing as either a blue or red “snaking” rope up your leg. The appearance of varicose veins, the leg swelling, and the pain associated with varicose veins leads many people to seek out treatment.

Technology has come far in that doctors can now totally obliterate varicose veins, alleviating the suffering of the individual. There are various techniques, most of which are done in the doctor’s office. These procedures normally do not have much recovery time and cause little pain for the patient. It is well worth the patient’s time to look into these procedures which will reduce, or eliminate, leg swelling and pain.

If you are experiencing leg swelling and would like an evaluation, go to Eveinscreening for a FREE vein screening. Do not suffer with varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency or any other vein problem that can easily be fixed by a simple procedure.