Chronic Leg Swelling & a Possible Link to Chronic Vein Disease

Many factors can lead to leg swelling. In very broad terms, there are 2 factors involved with fluid regulation within the lower extremities:

Factors affecting the outward/inward pressure against the walls of the veins.

Factors affecting the proteins inside blood vessels that help to “trap” water inside the vessels and decrease the tendency from water “leaking” out.

Patient 1

41 year old woman who presented with a 10 year history of lower extremity discomfort described as “heaviness”, “tiredness” and progressively worsening varicose veins. She ultimately was approved by her insurance carrier for Endovenous Laser Ablation of the Right Great Saphenous vein as well as sclerotherapy injections to treat the residual varicose veins.

Patient 2

51 year old woman with symptomatic varicose and spider veins for many years. She ultimately had an Endovenous Laser Ablation of the Right Great Saphenous vein and multiple sessions of sclerotherapy.

David Ian Rosen, MD

Chronic Leg Swelling and a Possible Link to Chronic Vein Disease

Reviews & Testimonials

Before & After

Patient 1

Patient 2