Chronic venous insufficiency is a disease in which the veins do not work properly to help the heart keep blood circulating. The leg veins have small valves inside that close to keep the blood from flowing back to the feet. When these valves and vein walls become weak, they fail to work and the blood starts to pool in the veins. This is called chronic venous insufficiency and may result in swelling, pain, unbearable itching and sores. While varicose veins do not pose a serious health problem, if they are left untreated, they can cause problems later such as ulcers that are difficult to heal and blood clots. Our vein specialist in Ottawa can create a personalized vein treatment regimen to help you get rid of your varicose veins and/or spider veins and all of their symptoms.
In Ottawa, our experienced vein specialist may examine your veins with a venogram or duplex ultrasound to determine the extent of the insufficiency and to see which veins are involved. There are a variety of treatments available that could work for you.
These treatments typically involve damaging the vein from the inside to cause it to collapse so it can be absorbed by the surrounding tissue. Sclerotherapy is a method that uses a special solution to damage the vein. Gradually, the vein disappears. Another popular method is endovenous laser therapy.
There are several causes for venous insufficiency, and family history is the most common cause. Other causes may be injury, surgery and previous blood clots. However, lifestyle habits can also reduce circulation and create varicose veins. Some habits that may cause venous insufficiency are:
• Long periods when you are standing or sitting. When you stand for a long time, the heart needs to work harder to push the blood up your legs. This may put extra strain on the veins in your legs, causing them to weaken gradually. Prolonged sitting cuts off circulation to the legs and makes it difficult for the blood to be pushed back to the heart. The remedy for sitting is to get up and walk around for a few minutes every hour. The remedy for standing is to sit with your feet raised for a few minutes throughout the day.
• Lack of exercise may cause the muscles that help the veins push the blood against gravity to become weak.
• Smoking damages tissue, causing it to become weak anywhere in the body including the veins in the legs.
• A blood clot in a deep vein in the thigh or calf called deep vein thrombosis.
• Swelling and inflammation of a superficial vein in the leg called phlebitis.
Venous insufficiency may not appear under the skin at first. If you have any of the above symptoms, you could be developing varicose veins, and the earlier you have them treated by our vein specialist in Ottawa, the easier it will be to remove them. Set up your appointment at Canada Vein Clinics as soon as possible. We also have locations in Richmond Hill, Orleans, Moncton, Vaughan, Kawartha Lakes, Kanata, Dartmouth, Halifax and Toronto. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Consultation
by Alan. Trufal
Category: generalAfter 3 veinous ultrasounds, due to a swollen left leg and painful ankle when walking, I got my doctor to refer me to Canada Vein Clinic. Another ultrasound was done in house. I lucked into a virtual consultation with Dr. Matz himself, shortly after , fully expecting a recommendation for one of the vein treatments . Laser was what I expected. Much to my surprise , after being asked a number of questions relating to my symptoms, Dr. Matz suggested that there was no serious vein problem . He recommended an arterial ultrasound, which was also done in house , shortly afterwards. Before I forget , I would also like to thank the staff , and in particular Sasha , for all her help and concern. It appears that I do have minor vein and artery issues in my left leg. But , nothing that would require any intervention at this point in time. I cannot thank Dr. Matz enough. I believe he is a very honest , caring and most competent doctor . If I ever do need a vein procedure , I will return to have Dr. Matz do it.
VenaSeal
by Billie Johnston
Category: generalGreat experience at Canada Vein Clinic. I had the procedure done approximately 3 years ago to remove my varicose veins. It has taken me this long to leave a review because I wanted to be sure it lasted. It has! I was VERY nervous, but on the day of the procedure felt comfortable and confident that I was "in good hands". The actual procedure was not painful and not even uncomfortable. However, 3 or 4 days after, I did develop pain and discomfort (because I did not follow instructions). It was recommended that I apply Arnica and I did not. When I developed the pain, I did start applying the Arnica and within a day everything was as it should be. Highly recommend Canada Vein Clinic. Very professional, courteous, and informative. And my leg is still smooth and vein free after 3 years!
Venalseal
by Gisele McCann
Category: vein therapyI had contacted Dr.Matz at the Canada Vein Clinic to have removal of some very large veins reviewd. Since I have some medical issues, Dr.Matz suggested that the safest way to achieve this would be with the venaseal procedure. Ultrasounds confirmed that this would be the safest way. I was aware that it may not result in a 100% result. The procedure was basically pain free with a minimal amount of bruising and very fast recovery. Multible Ultrasound checks over 1 years Confirmed that the procedure was successful and improved with time. I submitted pictures for a telephone consultation with Dr.Matz and was assured that minor issues could be addressed at a later date. I was treated with the utmost professionalism by Dr.Matz and the clicic staff. I would recommend to get an assessment by Drt.Matz at Canada Vein Clinics. GMCC
Never felt better
by Lori Brummell
Category: vein therapyOne year ago I got my various veins done. My legs have never felt better. It is expensive but well worth it.
Venaseal Treatment
by Francesco Giordano
Category: vein therapyMy varicose vein was so bad that my calf was almost double the size of the other one. After my Venaseal treatment with Dr. Matz, it has shrunk down to the same as the other one with some minor bruising as the only evidence left of the varicose vein. All the staff at the clinic were friendly and kind. Overall it was a great experience.
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