Do you wear pants or skirts to cover bulging, discolored veins? Is your sleep disrupted by "achy" legs? Do you avoid activities that involve standing for long periods of time?
At Springfield Clinic Vein Health, we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of varicose veins and venous conditions with minimally invasive solutions.
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that are most commonly found in the legs. They occur when the valves in your veins stop working properly. This allows blood to flow backward and pool causing the veins to stretch and bulge. Often times, varicose veins can be more than a cosmetic issue and can lead to pain in your legs.
They may appear as:
Blue or purple bulging cords just under the surface of the skin
Sometimes surrounded by spider veins (small, red or blue networks of veins)
Varicose veins are caused by weak or damaged valves in the veins. Risk factors include:
Age – Vein valves naturally weaken over time
Genetics – Family history increases your chances
Hormonal changes – Pregnancy, menopause or birth control use
Obesity – Extra pressure on the veins
Inactivity – Sitting or standing for long hours without movement
While some people have no symptoms, varicose veins can cause:
Aching or heavy legs
Throbbing, burning or cramping in the legs
Swelling in the lower legs or ankles
Itching around the veins
Skin discoloration or changes in texture (in advanced cases)
These symptoms often worsen after standing or sitting for long periods and may improve with leg elevation or movement.
Beyond cosmetic concerns, in some cases, varicose veins can progress to more serious problems, such as:
Leg symptoms affecting quality of life
Chronic skin changes (redness, poor skin integrity) which can predispose to ulcers (in advanced stages)
Blood clots (superficial thrombophlebitis or deep vein thrombosis)
Uses heat energy to close varicose veins
Minimally invasive with quick recovery
Outpatient procedure
Removal of bulging veins through tiny skin incisions
Injection of a sclerosing medication into spider veins
Causes veins to collapse and fade
In-office procedure
Pricing varies depending on insurance coverage
Sclerosing medication injected into smaller veins causing the vein to close
In-office procedure
Medical-grade compression stockings to improve venous return
Often used as a first-line or supportive treatment
Board-certified vascular surgeons
State-of-the-art technology
Personalized care
Insurance-friendly and affordable options
Convenient scheduling
