Almost everyone has swollen legs and ankles at some point in their lives, so it’s natural to think it doesn’t really matter. After all, it just means you’ve been running around a bit too much or spending too much time on your feet, right? Yes and no. You may indeed have spent too much time on your feet, but that standing can lead to some serious consequences, and the swelling is a sign from your body that something is wrong.
What do Plainview, NY patients need to know about the consequences of swollen legs and ankles?
Swollen legs and ankles may indeed be a temporary, harmless consequence of overdoing it a few days in a row. If you rest a day or two and the swelling goes away, you may not have anything to worry about. However, if it keeps coming back, or if after 1-2 days your swelling is not relieved, it’s important to see a Long Island Vascular Doctor as soon as possible.
It’s important because swollen legs and ankles is often a sign of venous insufficiency, or a form of vein disease. Vein disease develops when the walls and valves of our veins weaken, making it more difficult for our bodies to transport the blood through the veins up to the heart. The weakening could be caused by aging, heredity, obesity or overweight, and yes…standing on your feet for extended periods of time. The problem is that vein disease won’t just take care of itself with a little rest. You need to see a Vein Specialist who can diagnose the extent of your vein problems and provide safe, effective treatments.
How can Long Island vein disease treatment help relieve swollen legs and ankles?
You may think of vein disease treatment as exclusively for varicose veins and spider veins. If you don’t have those, you don’t need treatment, right? Well, that’s not necessarily true. Using painless ultrasound technology, Dr. Andrew Rochman of Advanced Vein Care Solutions can visualize the veins deep beneath the surface of the skin, veins you cannot see yourself. He can see whether those veins are weak or damaged, and he can confirm if they are causing your swollen legs and ankles. If they are, there are effective, minimally invasive treatments such as sclerotherapy, microphlebectomy and endovenous laser treatment, all of which can be performed right in our Plainview, NY office in about an hour. There is no need to go to a hospital or have a long recovery period. You’ll be amazed, not only at the relief of swelling, but also at the improved circulation in your legs!
The best first step to finding out more about the causes of your swollen legs and ankles is a visit to our center. We can show you around and answer all your questions about venous health and vein disease. Our caring team would be delighted to get to know you and to help you relieve your swollen legs and ankles and return to enjoying life more fully. For more information on how our vein center can help, please give our office a call at 516-821-0242.