Have you noticed that you have problems with the veins in your legs? The veins in our body are essential as they keep us alive by allowing blood to flow through the body. For this reason, it is crucial to understand what a vein specialist is and what signs you should be aware of knowing when it’s time to visit a vein doctor.
As we already said, veins are something very vital in our body. If we start to have problems with our veins, we should not hesitate to go to a specialist as soon as possible. Contacting a vein doctor at the right time could be the difference between solving a problem on time or waiting for something more serious to happen that cannot be solved quickly. But what is a vein specialist?
What is a vein specialist?
A vein specialist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating vein diseases, varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, venous diseases, and anything related to veins.
Since the subject of veins is so complex, this is the doctor you should visit when you start to have discomfort in your veins, for example, in the veins of your legs. But are all vein doctors the same? Let’s talk about some requirements that a doctor must meet to be a vein specialist and that you should look for or avoid.
What to look for in a vein specialist
A vein specialist has the expertise to evaluate different cases of vein problems. This list contains 3 main points that you should consider when choosing a good vein expert:
- Training: A vein expert must be a medical doctor who trained for 4-5 years in medical school and then specialized in veins.
- Credentials: Board certifications are excellent ways to know that a doctor is trustworthy and approved.
- Experience: The ideal would be to look for a vein doctor with years of experience who has successfully performed hundreds or even thousands of surgeries or procedures. This experience will ensure that he will provide the best help based on training and experience.
At Veinco, we are experts in providing practical solutions regarding different vein problems, such as spider veins or varicose veins treatments. Dr. Gerardo Saldaña Montemayor is one of our vein specialists and one of the best in this branch of medicine. He has more than 20 years of experience and is a board-certified surgeon with more than 7,000 procedures successfully performed.
From day one, Dr. Gerardo Saldaña will be your guide and help you. He has learned that to be a good doctor, you must focus on each patient’s needs and show courteous attention. This patient-centered care distinguishes Veinco from other clinics in Mexico and the United States. Additionally, a good vein doctor can identify the severity of varicose veins through a medical assessment. Then he can propose the best treatment, like minimally invasive treatments, such as laser, radiofrequency or medical-grade glue.
But when should you contact a vein doctor? Let us look at 4 signs you should be aware of in your veins.
- Tired and weak legs
- Pain in the legs and a feeling of pulsation in the veins
- Veins change color and bulge
- Dry, itchy skin or a rash near your ankles
1. Tired and weak legs
Our legs are expected to feel tired after a long day of hard work or walking. But do you have tired and weak legs almost every day of the week? Does this feeling worsen, especially after standing still for a long time? Tired and weak legs might be a red flag if the answer to these questions was yes.
You could try some home remedies or raise your legs that temporarily remove the discomfort. But, as you have probably noticed, this will not solve the underlying problem. If this is happening to you, it is a good idea to visit a vein specialist as soon as possible.
2. Pain in the legs and a feeling of pulsation in the veins
Again, we must separate a normal sensation of pain and pulsation in the veins from one that is no longer normal. What is the difference? A lot has to do with frequency and intensity. How often do your legs hurt? If your legs hurt after a lot of exercise, it’s normal. But if this pain increases little by little during the day for no apparent reason, it is not.
Therefore, constant pain in your legs and pulsation in your veins would be another warning sign that something in your veins needs the attention of a specialist. And the important thing is to be able to detect the problem as soon as possible. And, of course, consider that when you visit a specialist, he will help you to determine if it is something normal and that you should take care of yourself or if it is something more serious.
3. Veins change color and bulge
When the veins in your legs bulge and change color to purple or blue, you should seek help from a specialist. And it is essential to understand that this is not only an aesthetic problem. You should not think that covering the veins with makeup or clothes solves the matter since, again, the problem is not really on the surface.
If your veins begin to swell and change color, the blood flowing through them is not flowing correctly. One consequence could be developing a blood clot, preventing blood from flowing through the veins. Leaving this untreated could lead to a condition called Deep Vein Thrombosis. This condition is a severe problem that you can avoid by visiting a specialist at the right time.
4. Dry, itchy skin or a rash near your ankles
Skin problems such as dryness and itchiness or a rash in your legs may be a sign you have vein problems that have been left untreated. This sign may result from the high blood pressure levels in your veins. In other words, the skin will suffer and show these symptoms since your veins are damaged below the surface.
If you leave your skin problems untreated (which could be a vein problem), the affected area could turn into a venous leg ulcer. This condition is a severe problem since once it becomes an ulcer, you risk suffering a great deal of pain and a challenging treatment process.
So, if you notice discoloration in your veins and around your ankles, or dry, itchy skin, this is another red flag. It is time to contact a specialist as soon as possible. If he checks you and tells you that this is only a surface problem, you can relax and treat the area accordingly. But if it’s something more serious, you can be happy that you caught it on time.
Schedule your consultation with the best vein specialist
If, after reading this blog, you realize that you have one or more of these warning signs, then please, it is time to schedule a consultation with a vein specialist. Do not wait any longer! But who can you trust?
Allow us at Veinco to help you regain the health of your legs so that nothing stops you from showing them and enjoying your life to the full. Do not leave the health of your veins to chance. You are not alone since many men and women face problems like these and have solved them thanks to the help of Veinco. Leave this problem to Veinco, and Dr. Gerardo Saldaña will help you get all the necessary answers.
So, what are you waiting for? If you choose Veinco to help you, you can be sure that a medical team of the highest quality will help you. Contact us at Veinco. You can use our Contact Us section on our website or call us at (888) 568-3409 or email us at hello@veinco.com.mx.