Varicose veins are a common
vein disease usually associated with
the blood vessels in your legs.
The disease causes those blood vessels to become twisted and swollen to the point where they appear blue and red through the skin of your legs. Not only are they unsightly to see, but they can also become painful and itchy too.
Many people attempt to ignore their varicose veins because they assume the symptoms are a sign of old age. However, the symptoms of varicose veins can worsen if they are left untreated for years.
Some of the worst symptoms of untreated varicose veins include ulcers, sores, scaly skin, leg swelling, and increased leg pains and aches. The best thing you can do is seek treatment for your varicose veins as soon as you notice any visible signs of them in your legs. At The Secret Vein Clinic we offer premier varicose vein treatment in our specialty medical clinic in San Diego.
Varicose veins are primarily caused by faulty valves in the superficial veins located in the lower extremities. When these valves fail to function properly the blood flow moves in the opposite direction increasing the blood flow on the surface veins near the skin. These surface veins cannot compensate for this increase in volume causing the veins to bulge and twist like a knotted rope, often appearing dark purple or blue.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms visit us for varicose vein treatment in San Diego.
Why Do People Develop Varicose Veins?
Some people may get varicose veins in their legs through no fault of their own. For instance, genetics and a family history of developing varicose veins could play a role in why you might get them in your legs. On the other hand, some get varicose veins because of the poor lifestyle habits they have adopted over the years. These are typically habits that keep someone from moving around and staying on their feet, such as those who sit down regularly and live sedentary lifestyles. Other potential causes of varicose veins include pregnancy, malfunctioning valves, obesity, and previous blood clotting in the legs. Only a qualified doctor specializing in
vascular medicine and endovascular therapy can officially diagnose the problem and recommend suitable treatments for it.
If you suspect that you have varicose veins, you should make an appointment to consult with the professional vein specialists of The Secret Vein Clinic in San Diego. The first thing that the doctor will do is give you a physical examination and question you about your regular lifestyle habits and activities. In extreme cases involving severe symptoms, the doctor may also want to conduct a venous duplex ultrasound to examine the blood flow in your legs. Based on the exam results and your answers, the doctor will have enough information to diagnose the problem as either varicose veins or some other vascular condition. From there, the doctor will present a series of treatments and lifestyle recommendations to help combat your problem.
Common Treatments for Varicose Veins
The doctor will recommend home treatments and lifestyle changes to help you reduce the pain and discomfort in your legs due to the varicose veins. These treatments may include:
These are all short-term treatment solutions to minimize symptoms. The long-term solutions will require surgeries, such as endovenous radiofrequency ablation, phlebectomy, sclerotherapy, nonthermal ablation, and vein stripping.
Contact The Secret Vein Clinic in San Diego to schedule an appointment for a physical exam and to discuss your vascular condition with a qualified doctor.
Patient Reviews
“I love coming to The Secret! The staff is extremely kind and helpful every time I step foot in the Clinic. From Medical Consultations, Facials, to vein care, they always makes me feel like a VIP when I walk in. I go to Emily or Elena for their Medical Grade facials about once every two weeks and I know I can trust that my skin will be glowing and flawless when I leave. My skin has transformed since I have been coming to The Secret. The Estheticians do such a thorough job, I look forward to the facial all week because I am certain it will be a relaxing experience. I just love how relaxing it is. I believe everyone deserves a treat like this once in awhile and I wouldn’t go to anyone else for my skincare treatments. 5 stars for the best customer care in La Jolla!!”
“Dr Mann and the staff were extremely helpful during my visit. They were able to treat my varicose veins, and my spider veins after I have visited several other doctors who could not fix the problem. I inherited my families varicose veins and doing the treatments with Dr. Mann were easy and painless. Summer is coming and I wanted to get this issue resolved once and for all. I have had several appointments with Dr. Mann who explained the process at full and educated me on the process and expectation of what to expect so there were no surprises– The doctor is straight forward and actually listens to your concerns. I’m kind of a chicken when it comes to seeing the doctor or dentist but my legs were getting really bad and I knew I had to do something about it. I am so excited to wear shorts and swimsuits this summer and not be embarrassed any more. Dr. Mann is great at post-procedure as well! Any questions I had were answered with confidence and care. His office is truly reputable and I recommend to anyone with the same issues as my own.”
“Professional service, professional staff, and a overall great experience. Dr. Mann is very helpful and knowledgeable of vein issues and provides exceptional advice. He took his time answering all of my questions, without me feeling rushed, and gave me a few recommendations as to which procedure would be best for me. He did not try to sell me anything during my consultation, which I appreciated so much! I can not recommend this place enough. Everyone at The Secret is awesome! As a male I was very skeptical to coming to a place like this, but they put my skeptics aside and assured their professionalism. Dr. Mann was extremely helpful. I would without a doubt recommend a friend or family member to The Secret!”
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