Am I a Good Candidate for Vein Treatment?

Am I a Good Candidate for Vein Treatment?

Dr. Mark Zuzga, D.O. of West Florida Vein Center Speaks Out

If you have noticed veins in your legs becoming visible over time creating small blue, purple, or reddish-wavy lines in your legs you are potentially a candidate for Vein Therapy.

The development of spider veins and varicose veins is caused by a condition known as vein disease. This condition occurs when the walls of veins become weak due to various factors including genetics and lifestyle. As these walls deteriorate, they become more elastic, which allows blood to flow more freely. However, it can also cause them to expand, twist, and even leak.

This condition can cause various symptoms such as fatigue, aching, odd sensations, and itching. It can also keep you up at night and cause you to feel extra exhausted after a long day at work.

Varying visual effects can be caused by the appearance of different types of veins. For instance, small spider veins can be barely visible. On the other hand, thick and deep veins can mar the surface of the skin and create dark purple bumpy streaks.

When it comes to treating varicose veins, it is important that you seek the help of a vein specialist as soon as possible. This is because the condition usually worsens over time.

What Dr. Zuzga Looks for in a Candidate

• Your varicose veins are large, visibly protruding
• A varicose vein has become red, swollen, tender, or hot to the touch
• The skin texture changes
• Bleeding ulcerations
• You are having symptoms including pain, aches, cramps, tired legs, heaviness, and sores
• At-home management such as losing weight, exercising, and wearing compression stockings isn’t working

You May Not Be a Viable Candidate if You Fit the Following Criteria

• You have unrealistic expectations
• You are pregnant or bedridden
• You are on blood thinners
• You have arterial disease
• You have had blood clots in the past
• You have a current infection or other severe illness

We take every case and carefully consider the potential outcome and accept those we feel we can make life better.

Come talk with us. Regardless of the symptoms that you’re experiencing, our staff at West Florida Vein Center in Safety Harbor is dedicated to helping you get the best possible treatment.

We have offices conveniently located in Safety Harbor as well as in Largo, Florida.
Give us a call today at 727-712-3233 to schedule your consultation and get yourself back to enjoying life. www.westfloridaveincenter.com.