When your legs hurt, it could be because of various issues with your muscles, nerves, or joints. But did you know that varicose veins could also be the cause of sharp and uncomfortable feelings down your legs?
Enlarged veins can create much more than just aesthetic concerns. When unmanaged, they start to seriously interfere with your healthy circulation or oxidized blood. You may find yourself avoiding exercise or even have trouble sleeping.
When each step feels like a burden, it’s time to take a different direction and explore your options for a pain-free life. Radiofrequency ablation, also known as RFA, is a great option to permanently remove your veins, along with your pain!
At Women’s Health Institute, our experts will help you determine the source of your leg pain and create a crafted plan so you can enjoy your strut again.
Why Do Varicose Veins Cause Leg Pain?
| Varicose veins have several negative effects on one’s life. For example, you might get self-conscious and decide to hide your legs during swimsuit season. However, they could also deeply affect your circulation and create further complications. |
The reason why enlarged veins cause pain is because they make blood accumulate behind broken valves. These valves are supposed to help unoxidized blood move back up your veins toward your heart and lungs, so it can be re-oxidized and circulated throughout your body’s tissues and organs.
Instead, the backed-up blood causes your legs to swell and feel inflamed. It could also manifest on itching, changes on your skin’s appearance, or cramps.
What Can I Do About My Varicose Veins?
There are several ways to deal with varicose veins. They will mostly vary depending on your case and how advanced it is, your medical history, and personal liking.
Lots of people try to “accept” varicose veins and keep up with their daily lives. You might also think that your body still needs those veins for blood circulation. Nonetheless, that is far from the truth: these vessels aren’t doing the work they’re supposed to, and you can remove them.
Once you do, the blood will reroute to healthy vessels and restore its normal circulation. At Women’s Health Institute, we offer sclerotherapy, endovenous laser therapy, microphlebectomy, and radiofrequency ablation, one of the patient’s favorites.
Why Choose RFA?
Radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins is chosen for many because of its added comfort and great results. It won’t cause further trauma nor need a long recovery time, and usually doesn’t present complications as other more invasive procedures.
You might experience minor bruising and temporary numbness. If you notice these signs extend over time or the pain increases, contact your provider.
Walk Comfortable and Confident
You should start experiencing significant decreases in pain shortly after your treatment. We suggest you wear compression stockings, as they will alleviate swelling and minimize the risk of blood clots. Ask your doctor about what amount of physical exercise can be beneficial and consider taking short walks of at least 15 minutes. For maintaining results, avoid sitting for long periods of time and hold back from strenuous activities for a while.
Are you ready to embark on the path to new, refreshed legs? Take a step forward and contact us at our Macon or Warner Robins locations in Georgia.