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Do Varicose Veins Cause Blood Clots?

No one ever wants to hear, “you have varicose veins.” It’s one of those things that people can’t avoid, but they’re not sure what they are or what they do. Varicose veins happen when the valves that control blood flow in your veins (called valves) don’t work as they should. This can happen for several reasons, but the most common cause is pregnancy or prolonged standing, sitting, or lying down. If you have been diagnosed with varicose veins and want to find the best vascular surgeons in Nassau County NY call PRINE Health today.

What Are Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins are veins that are dilated and twisted, which can be found in the legs. They are most commonly found in women; however, men can also have them. They can also be found in the arms. Varicose veins are typically caused by a defective valve in the veins that cause the blood to pool in the vein. The blood may then flow in the wrong direction, leading to a dilated, twisted shape. Pregnancy, trauma, or a medical condition can cause this condition. Varicose veins are typically harmless, but they can lead to the development of blood clots. Blood clots can cause a disease called thrombosis, which can be deadly. Varicose veins are veins that are dilated and twisted, which can be found in the legs. They are most commonly found in women; however, men can also have them. If you would like to learn more, visit our website. PRINE Health has some of the best vascular surgeons in Nassau County NY.

Reasons For Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are a condition that affects many people. Several factors, including pregnancy, obesity, and age, cause them. The veins can become swollen and inflamed and can cause pain or swelling in the legs. The best way to prevent varicose veins is to stay active. If you are pregnant, you should be doing at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. This will help to increase your blood flow and reduce the risk of varicose veins. If you have varicose veins, you should avoid wearing tight clothing and sitting for long periods. Finding the best vascular surgeons in Nassau County NY is difficult. Call us today to end your search.

What Can Be Done About Varicose Veins?

The increased pressure on the veins causes varicose veins. This is usually due to a build-up of fluid in the veins. The veins can also become varicose because of a sudden change in blood pressure. Varicose veins can sometimes cause blood clots to form in smaller veins. Blood clots can get stuck in the smaller veins, leading to severe complications. Visit our website today. We will pair you with one of the best vascular surgeons in Nassau County NY.

Injection Treatments

Varithena

Varithena is an FDA approved treatment for varicose veins, leg swelling, spider veins and more! Varithena is injected into your veins using an ultrasound for guidance to accurately determine the precise area of need. This treatment is a foam infusion that causes the varicose vein to safely close. Your blood will redirect through your surrounding healthy veins, allowing increased circulation and symptoms to improve.

Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is an injection treatment used on varicose and spider veins. This foaming solution sticks to vein walls after the injection, causing the affected areas to rapidly close, removing any unsightly or bulbous veins. After treatment, circulation improves, and the visible appearance of the veins disappears.

How PRINE Vascular Can Help

Both spider and varicose veins arise from an underlying condition called venous insufficiency. Veins are responsible for transporting blood from your tissues back to your lungs in order to restore oxygen–the blood travels in one direction, which is ensured by valves that prevent blood from going backward. In venous insufficiency, these valves stop functioning properly and allow blood to pool in the venous structures. In the smaller, more superficial vasculature, this results in spider veins. Larger, bulging veins are called varicose veins.

Spider veins can be treated with the process of sclerotherapy, where a chemical agent is injected into the vein and effectively closes it off, or phlebectomy, in which case the veins are physically removed from below the skin. For varicose veins, chemical and radiofrequency (heat) ablations exist, which function as another way to shut down the vein. Although the vein is closed off, blood is still able to travel through other smaller structures so that blood flow is uninterrupted.

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Do Varicose Veins Cause Blood Clots?

What Are Varicose Veins?

Reasons For Varicose Veins

What Can Be Done About Varicose Veins?

Injection Treatments

Varithena

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How PRINE Vascular Can Help

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Say Goodbye To Painful Varicose Veins & Spider Veins.

Do Varicose Veins Cause Blood Clots?

What Are Varicose Veins?

Reasons For Varicose Veins

What Can Be Done About Varicose Veins?

Injection Treatments

Varithena

Sclerotherapy

How PRINE Vascular Can Help

Meet The Providers

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Marina Travalja, PA

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PRINE Vascular | Queens

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