Venous disease can cause leg discomfort, swelling, skin discoloration, visible veins, and aching that worsens after standing. At Medical Vascular Partners, our double board-certified diagnostic and interventional radiologists, Dr. Rajiv Srinivasa and Dr. Taylor Maloney, use minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat these concerns. We help you understand your symptoms, restore healthy circulation, and improve your day-to-day comfort without surgery.
Overview
Venous disease refers to conditions that affect the veins responsible for carrying blood back to the heart, most commonly in the legs. When these veins weaken or their valves fail, blood pools rather than flowing upward, increasing pressure within the vessels. This can lead to venous insufficiency, varicose veins, spider veins, skin changes, and, in more advanced cases, non-healing ulcers. Venous disease is a progressive condition that worsens without proper care, so early diagnosis and treatment are crucial.
Symptoms of Venous Disease
Venous disease can affect both comfort and appearance, and symptoms often become more noticeable over time. If you are experiencing any of the following issues, it may indicate an underlying problem with your leg veins:
- Aching, throbbing, or heaviness in the legs
- Swelling in the ankles or lower legs
- Bulging or twisted varicose veins
- Fine, visible spider veins on the skin
- Itching, burning, or tenderness around affected veins
- Skin discoloration or thickening near the ankles
- Non-healing sores or ulcers on the legs
Types of Venous Disease
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when the valves in the leg veins weaken and fail to propel blood toward the heart. As pressure builds, blood begins to pool in the veins, leading to swelling, aching, heaviness, and skin changes. Over time, this condition can worsen, leading to inflammation, thickened skin, and, in more advanced cases, non-healing ulcers.
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are enlarged, bulging veins that develop when weakened vein walls and malfunctioning valves allow blood to flow backward and accumulate. These veins often appear twisted and rope-like on the legs and can cause symptoms such as throbbing, burning, itching, and fatigue. Varicose veins may lead to venous insufficiency or painful ulcers over time.
Spider Veins
Spider veins are small, web-like clusters of red, blue, or purple veins that appear just beneath the skin’s surface. Although typically smaller than varicose veins, they may cause symptoms like itching or burning and can be a sign of underlying venous insufficiency. While often considered a cosmetic issue, they may progress or cause discomfort if ignored.
Treatment for Venous Disease
Our approach to treating venous disease focuses on identifying the underlying cause of your symptoms and creating a customized plan to improve blood flow, relieve discomfort, and restore the appearance and function of your legs. At Medical Vascular Partners, we use advanced imaging and diagnostic tools to determine which veins are affected and how severely your circulation has been impaired. By targeting the source of the problem rather than masking symptoms, we help prevent progression and reduce the risk of complications.
Treatment options for venous disease typically involve minimally invasive, image-guided techniques that close or reroute abnormal veins to restore healthy blood circulation. Depending on your condition, we may offer endovascular therapies like sclerotherapy, cosmetic vein treatments, and hemorrhoidal artery embolization (HAE). These procedures seal the dysfunctional veins, allowing blood to naturally redirect into healthier blood vessels.
Advantages of
Minimally Invasive Endovascular Treatments
Minimally invasive endovascular treatments are modern treatments that correct vein dysfunction at its source without traditional surgery. By using image-guided techniques and targeted therapies, we can improve circulation, relieve symptoms, and enhance comfort with minimal disruption to your daily life. Key advantages include:
- Reduced discomfort compared to open surgical procedures
- Minimal or no need for general anesthesia
- Small access points instead of large incisions
- Faster recovery and quicker return to normal activities
- Improved blood flow and relief of leg pain or swelling
- Lower risk of complications and scarring
- Long-lasting symptom improvement and cosmetic benefits
Schedule Your Consultation
Medical Vascular Partners is a physician-led outpatient practice specializing in minimally invasive treatments for venous disease. We focus on diagnosing the cause of your symptoms and restoring healthy blood flow using advanced, image-guided procedures that avoid traditional surgery. Our double board-certified interventional radiologists offer personalized care to improve comfort and mobility. If you are experiencing leg swelling, visible veins, or persistent discomfort, schedule your consultation for venous disease in Austin, TX, today.
