Under the expert guidance of our Board Certified Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Mark Zuzga, our team of Vein Specialists & Vascular Experts are committed to delivering top-tier outpatient vascular & vein evaluation and treatment throughout the greater Tampa & West Florida surrounding areas. Should you find yourself dealing with leg pain, swelling, ulcers, discoloration, or the appearance of spider and varicose veins, we invite you to request a screening todayVaricose Vein Leg Pain – What Does It Feel Like?
If you are having strange sensations in your legs, you may wonder if you are starting to develop vein issues. This is a very sensible question and one that should be considered.
While some lucky people do not have any odd sensations associated with venous issues, most will. Damaged veins can cause pain and or visibly damaged veins that show through the skin.
Varicose Vein Symptoms May Include:
- Aching legs
- Heavy feeling legs
- Itchy skin
- Muscle cramping
- Throbbing
- Burning
- Edema of the legs or feet
- Skin discoloration
- Skin ulcers
- Venous ulcers
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
These problems can be made worse by sitting or standing for long periods. This is not a normal part of aging and should be looked at.
Help for Varicose Vein Pain
Stretching – while stretching is important for everyone those suffering with vein issues it becomes even more vital. Flex feet up and down in a pumping motion as wall as stand on your tip toes and drop the heel back down repeatedly. A few sets of 10 to 15 at a time throughout the day helps to keep blood flowing.
Exercise – Walking is one of the best low impact movements you can do to help with both pain and appearance of vein problems.
Elevation – Sit with your legs above your heart for 20 minutes at least two times a day. This makes it easier for the blood to circulate and your heart to work less hard in order to get it there. It gives tired veins a rest.
Compression Hose – These stockings offer great relief. The compression not only feels good it can help prevent swelling that leads to pain in the first place.
Are your legs causing you pain? Never wait. The time is now to see your local Vein Specialist. In Safety Harbor, Florida – the Tampa Bay area The West Florida Vein Center is the place to go. Come meet Dr. Mark Zuzga, D.O. He will go over your medical history, your current symptoms, and do a physical exam. From there he will diagnose your condition and offer up treatment plan suggestions to get you back on your feet again, pain free.
Give the West Florida Vein Center office a call at 727-712-3233 or visit online to learn more at www.westfloridaveincenter.com.