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Dr. Schul shares that merely one out of five of his patients report that the stockings purchased from a drug or big-box store gave them the relief they were seeking. That means approximately 80 percent of patients had a negative compression experience when purchased outside of a medical setting.
“Compression therapy is a tool used for a variety of lower extremity problems,” says Dr. Schul. He explains that “compression creates a ‘compartment’ in the legs that do not allow the pressure of backward flowing veins to exert tissue effects on the skin.”
Exercise can be great for vein health, but certain types of exercise put too much strain on varicose veins. Here are the do’s and don’ts of exercising with varicose veins.
56-year-old who for many years has suffered restlessness of the legs and very large varicose veins. Center for Vein Restoration Physician: Theresa M. Soto, MD, FACS, RPVI
Part 3 of our three-part series provides advice to those experiencing symptoms of vein disease and details why an evaluation by a CVR vein doctor is the right choice. We spoke to Reepa Shah, MD, Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) physician expert and lead doctor at a clinic located in Fair Oaks, VA.
As a vein specialist physician, I have seen the care of vein disease expand exponentially over the last 18 years. The care of symptomatic varicose veins progressed from surgery (stripping and ligation) under general anesthesia to outpatient thermal (heat) closure of the superficial veins and currently to the use of a medical adhesive to shut down the abnormal veins.
In this three-part series, we will explore the treatment of varicose veins, including what a vein doctor is, and type of experience, education and training a patient should look for when choosing a vein specialist. During this part, we will focus on credentials, qualifications, and the definition of phlebology.
More than 40 million people in the United States experience leg aching, heaviness, itching, or embarrassment caused by varicose veins. If you are experiencing these uncomfortable symptoms, finding a highly qualified vein doctor to diagnose and treat your vein disease is probably one of the most important tasks that you can do.
