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11011 Domain Drive
Suite 104
Austin, Texas 78759
Phone: (512) 814-0742
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909 North Jackson Road
McAllen, Texas 78501
Phone: (956) 992-9161
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Venous Disease Austin
Venous Disease is treated at the Austin, Texas clinic of Dr. John Hovorka, All In Veins. The condition, also known as Chronic Venous Disease (CVD), commonly brings to mind bulgy varicose veins and spidery telangiectasias, yet it is a common cause of leg pain, swelling, brownish discoloration, eczema or large ulcers. Often, but not always Venous Disease is associated with varicose veins. Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) includes arteries, veins and lymphatics. Arteries take blood to the periphery (the fingers and toes) and veins return blood back to the heart from the arms and legs. Sometimes when we have swelling outside of the arteries and veins, the lymphatic vessels go to work to "clean up" the excess fluid and they more or less are an assistant to the veins.
Venous Disease occurs when there is a blockage of the veins, especially the pelvic veins, or the valves of the veins do not function properly. Vein valves allow the blood to flow against gravity and prevent back-flow of blood into the legs and feet. When valves are damaged, back-flow may occur and this is called venous reflux. In these cases, the veins are no longer sufficient and the backup of fluid leads to the edema/swelling which is the origin of the term Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI). CVD/CVI can also occur secondary to a deep venous thrombosis (DVT), which has dissolved poorly and damaged the vein valves and/or caused residual blockage. Examples of Venous Disease:
Chronic Venous Insufficiency:
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is the subset of Chronic Venous Disease that is associated with edema, skin changes and sometimes ulcers. All patients with Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) have Chronic Venous Disease (CVD) and all these patients have Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). Vein problems are among the most common chronic conditions in North America. It is more common than Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) as more than 80 million Americans suffer from some form of venous disorder. Symptoms of CVD include burning, cramps, swelling, leg pain (typically orthostatic pain), heaviness, itching restlessness (the need to move the legs around) and leg tiredness or an aching or throbbing sensation of the legs. Signs of CVD include: varicose veins, leg swelling, brownish discoloration (hyperpigmentation), eczema (scaly skin on the leg), recurrent cellulitis (infections especially if hospitalized) and leg ulcers.
Generally the pain from Venous Disease improves when the leg is elevated and the signs and symptoms improve with rest and elevation of the leg above the heart. In such cases, the CVD does not generally pose risk to life or limb. CVD may affect the ability to work and carry out every day activities with ease (quality of life). Complications such as onset of blood clots may pose serious health risks.