Aching Leg Pain | Pain in Legs


Aching Leg Pain Can Be a Symptom of Lower Extremity Venous Disease A common symptom of lower extremity venous disease is a dull, heavy ache in the legs. Frequently, the pain is worse in the evenings particularly after a day of sitting or standing.If you feel you may be struggling with venous disease of the legs, … Continue reading Aching Leg Pain | Pain in Legs

Cutting Edge Treatments at Precision


Tired of uncomfortable, unsightly vein problems? Learn about the available treatments to identify the best one for you. Without treatment, a minor problem with your veins can get much worse. So it’s important to see a vein doctor like the specialists at Precision for an evaluation. Following are a few of the safe, effective and minimally-invasive procedures we use to help … Continue reading Cutting Edge Treatments at Precision

Deep Vein Thrombosis


Introduction A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in the deep large veins of the pelvis, legs, thighs, or arms. A DVT can reduce or block the flow of blood in a vein. It may dislodge and travel in the bloodstream, causing a stroke, pulmonary embolism, heart attack, or death. DVT … Continue reading Deep Vein Thrombosis

Varicose Veins


Varicose veins are veins that are in the superficial compartment of the leg that have become enlarged, swollen, twisted, and/or bulging due to venous reflux disease. The visible veins can be many colors but are most commonly red, blue or flesh-toned. The bulging veins most often appear on the thighs, back of the calves, and … Continue reading Varicose Veins

Common Symptoms


Symptoms of Lower Extremity Venous Insufficiency Symptoms of lower extremity venous insufficiency can range from minor cosmetic issues to a serious medically disabling condition. Not all symptoms match the outward appearance and vice versa. It is possible to have significant vein disease without symptoms, or to have symptoms but no outward manifestations such as spider … Continue reading Common Symptoms

Phlebitis Thrombophlebitis


What Is Phlebitis? Up to a fourth of all patients with varicose veins and lower extremity venous insufficiency will have an episode of clotting of a varicosity. This can be nearly invisible or can be located just underneath the skin. This condition is called acute superficial thrombophlebitis. The condition causes pain and discomfort but is … Continue reading Phlebitis Thrombophlebitis