Varicose veins and spider veins are unsightly, but they can also be painful and potentially life threatening. Unfortunately, once you have these vein disorders, changing your lifestyle habits will not make your current vein problems go away, but they can potentially prevent future venous deficiencies from occurring.
Unfortunately, a vein disorder can easily be ignored, mistreated, or misdiagnosed. It’s important if you see any changes in your veins (usually on your legs) or feeling any strange symptoms (fatigue, achiness, pain) that you see your doctor immediately.
When you go to a doctor and think you may have a vein issue, make sure your doctor performs an ultrasound. Ultrasounds can determine underlying vein problems. Also, it’s a better idea to get the ultrasound performed and read by a vein specialist or other health professional who specializes in vein treatments; otherwise, he or she may miss your underlying vein conditions and you will not receive the proper treatment.
You want a doctor who can give you a thorough physical examination and who learns your (and your family’s) medical history.
If you have spider veins, make sure your doctor treats the feeder veins (reticular veins) before treating the actual spider veins (telangiectasia). When the feeder veins are treated first and spider veins second (several weeks later), sclerotherapy treatment will work properly.
Look for a vein doctor who has been trained and has experience in varicose vein disease and spider veins. You want a doctor who is well versed in these diseases and the latest technology and procedures for treatment. Look for a doctor who knows how to diagnose, manage, and treat all forms of venous disease.
If your doctor suggests vein “stripping” first, look for another doctor. Invasive surgery, including vein stripping, isn’t as acceptable or safe in today’s world of medicine compared to other treatments; in fact, it’s not even successful in the long term.
Look for a doctor who will follow up with you regardless of the treatment you received; you want to work with a doctor who is checking to see if the treatment was effective.
Dr. Peter Mikhail is an experienced vein specialist who offers the latest vein treatments including VenaSeal and ClosureFast. He works closely with his patients and makes sure their treatments are working effectively. Dr. Mikhail assesses his client’s issues and determines what treatment is best suited for each individual patient based on his or her symptoms, age, and medical history.
If you think you are suffering from a potential vein disorder, it’s time to book an appointment with a vein doctor! Dr. Peter Mikhail is a vein specialist based in New Port Richey, Florida. He also treats patients in the Tampa and Clearwater areas. If you would like to book a consult, please click here or call 727-312-4844.
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