Understanding Venous Insufficiency Treatment

Chronic Venous Insufficiency, or CVI, is a condition characterized by blood that pools in your lower legs, increasing your risk for spider and varicose veins. The condition develops when the valves inside your veins sustain damage, making it difficult for blood to flow against gravity, out of your legs and back to your heart. Seeking venous insufficiency treatment can help improve blood circulation and lower your risk for vascular complications. But first, you’ll need to recognize the symptoms of CVI to detect when the condition is developing.

Common CVI Symptoms

With venous insufficiency, you may experience:

• Swelling and pain in your legs
• Changes to your skin
• Varicose veins
• Venous leg ulcers

While not typically dangerous, these symptoms can be painful and disruptive to your daily life. As such, many people seek treatment to help prevent further pooling of blood in your legs.

Venous Insufficiency Treatment Options

When it comes to treating CVI, the approach you take may depend on the severity of your condition. If your symptoms are mild, you may be able to improve blood flow with the use of compression stockings; you can also engage in regular exercise and elevate your legs above heart-level, especially at the end of a long day. However, when symptoms are more severe, medical intervention may be necessary.

At Georgia Endovascular, our interventional radiologists offer minimally invasive venous insufficiency treatment. Options range from Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) to Sclerotherapy and beyond; the right procedure for you will be determined based on your current state of health and the severity of your symptoms. But regardless of the procedure we recommend, know that all of our treatments can be performed without general anesthesia, and you can undergo the procedures without having to stay overnight in the hospital. Ready to begin exploring your options? Contact our specialists today to request a consultation at one of our three locations in the greater Atlanta area!