{"id":36,"date":"2013-12-03T14:24:32","date_gmt":"2013-12-03T14:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.veincarestlouis.com\/blog\/\/?p=36"},"modified":"2014-01-15T00:52:05","modified_gmt":"2014-01-15T06:52:05","slug":"the-importance-of-vein-screenings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veincarestlouis.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-vein-screenings\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Vein Screenings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Midwest Vein Care of St. Louis offers a variety of treatment  options for vein disorders.\u00a0 If you  suffer from spider or varicose veins and are unhappy with your appearance or  are living with pain, itching or discomfort, please know that solutions are  available.<\/p>\n<p>Our office provides effective pre-screenings of the legs so that  we can: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clarify if special treatment is needed<\/li>\n<li>Set up a treatment plan<\/li>\n<li>Detect if there is a deeper health issue to address <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let&#8217;s discuss the three main conditions of the legs\u2026 <\/p>\n<p><strong>Spider Veins<\/strong> are small, dilated blood vessels,  which form near the surface of the skin. These unsightly veins appear as if a  child has taken a pen to your skin and scribbled. \u00a0Spider veins also have a lack of oxygen, which  can cause them to itch and burn. As the condition worsens, a cluster of spider  veins often results in pain and swelling of the leg.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Varicose Veins <\/strong>are the enlarged and torturous veins seen on legs. The  condition is caused by a valve defect, which allows blood to flow backwards.  Not only are varicose veins even more unsightly than spider veins, they are  also intensely more painful. If standing pain worsens and the condition is  allowed to persist, the veins can lead to severe side effects such as leg  swelling, venous eczema, skin thickening, and ulceration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deep Vein Thrombosis<\/strong> is a blood clot that  occurs in one or more deep veins in your body. Varicose veins are often confused  with deep vein thrombosis, but it&#8217;s important to know the difference. Deep vein  thrombosis can cause massive swelling of the leg without the visible pen effect  of spider veins or the bulge of varicose. If you&#8217;re not sure of the difference,  it&#8217;s important you have a vein screening so we can put your mind at ease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s Next?<\/strong><br \/>\nAt Midwest Vein Care, we offer multiple safe and effective treatment  techniques for vein disorders. You don&#8217;t have to continue living with pain,  discomfort, and unsightliness in your legs. Our many services include  injections with sclerotherapy, laser removal, retractions with phlebectomy, and  others.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Spider and varicose veins can exist in different  severity. <br \/>\nVein screenings allow us to determine the severity of  your condition and discuss the best options.<\/p>\n<p>Midwest Vein Care offers free vein pre-screenings of the legs in  physicians&rsquo; offices all around the St. Louis area. We also conduct more  in-depth screenings in our office.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We hope you&rsquo;ll join us for our free Vein  Health Event on August 14th to learn more about the importance of  vein screenings.\u00a0 You are also welcome to  call our office to schedule a consultation at your convenience.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Midwest Vein Care of St. Louis offers a variety of treatment options for vein disorders.\u00a0 If you suffer from spider or varicose veins and are unhappy with your appearance or are living with pain, itching or discomfort, please know that solutions are available. 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