1 in 4 of your patients may have untreated vein disease
Venous reflux disease is chronic and progressive. Talking to patients is critical – signs and symptoms are not always visual.
Risk Factors to Look Out For
- Age 40+
- Family history
- Heavy lifting
- Smoking
- Prolonged standing
- Obesity or excessive weight
- Multiple pregnancies
- Excessive sun exposure
- Lack of exercise
Diagnosing the Problem
In addition to the visual appearance of purplish, knotted veins, many patients with varicose veins experience symptoms that affect their daily lives.
- Restless leg
- Heaviness
- Fatigue
- Burning
- Aching
- Pain
- Itching
- Cramping
Vein Disease – also called Venous Disease or Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) – is a serious medical condition. As long as treatment is deemed medically necessary, it is covered by most insurance.
