Chronic Venous Disease (CVD)
Symptoms of Chronic Venous Disease (CVD)
- Leg pain while standing or sitting for prolonged periods
- Swelling
- Heavy sensation
- Throbbing sensation
- Burning sensation
- Skin discoloration
- Nocturnal leg cramps
- Restless leg syndrome
- Unsightly veins
Causes of Chronic Venous Disease (CVD)
The direct cause of Chronic Venous Disease is unknown, but the risk factors are:
- Hormonal changes
- Family history
- Trauma or injury
Predisposing factors are:
- Female gender
- Pregnancy
- Occupation
- Obesity
- Birth control pills
Chronic Venous Disease (CVD) Complications
- Painful clots
- Spontaneous bleeding
- Skin inflammation
- Ulcer formation
Chronic Venous Disease (CVD) Treatments
- Endovascular ablation with radiofrequency (Venclose™, ClosureFast™)
- Endovascular ablation with laser
- Endovascular chemical ablation with foam (Varithena™)
- Graduated pressure stockings