When your vehicle isn’t running the way you want, what does the mechanic do? They check under the hood, using advanced diagnostic tools to understand and address the issues causing the problems.The same goes when you’re experiencing the signs and symptoms of venous issues.
Having a vein expert like the ones at Florida Lakes Vein Center look “under the hood” helps determine what’s going on with your veins. From there, we can point to the right treatment to address the issue and restore your well-being.Schedule an appointment for a vein ultrasound near Laurel, FL, and prepare to rev up your vein health.
What is a vein ultrasound?
Using advanced vein ultrasound technology, your Florida Lakes team member glides a hand-held device (the transducer) across the skin in your area of concern, so that we can get a clear image and provide an accurate diagnosis of venous issues.
The device emits sound waves, which painlessly bounce off the tissues in your body and are recaptured by the ultrasound devices. The technology then creates instantaneous, detailed, moving images of the target veins. Now your vein expert can see what’s actually happening and begin a thorough diagnosis.
The ultrasound procedure is entirely safe, requiring zero exposure to radiation, unlike X-ray and CT scan technology. A vein ultrasound is also noninvasive, so there are no incisions, dye injections, or other uncomfortable steps in the process.
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Who needs a vein ultrasound?
Patients typically get a vein ultrasound to check for potential blood clots, particularly in the legs, which may signal a case of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Signs that a vein ultrasound could be necessary include:
- Swelling: Swelling in the ankles or legs (edema)
- Pain: Pain in the legs while walking or shortly after stopping, or a dull ache deeper in the legs
- Leg discomfort: Nocturnal leg cramps (charley horse), a tight feeling in the calves, or a tingling sensation in the legs
- Skin changes: Skin appearing discolored, flaky, leathery, or feeling itchy for no visible reason
- Varicose veins: Appearance of twisted or enlarged veins near the skin’s surface
- Ulcers: Sores or ulcers on the lower legs taking very long times to heal, or not healing
Vein Health and Treatment Evaluation
Your healthcare professional may also want you to have a vein ultrasound near Laurel, FL, to:
- Assess the severity of visible varicose veins and determine if treatment is necessary
- Map out healthy veins before procedures where a vein might be used as a graft
- Monitor treatment for a vein condition, such as compression stockings, to ensure effectiveness
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Make Sure by Making an Appointment
You can request a screening online, or call Florida Lakes Vein Center. One of our compassionate and caring vein experts will help you understand what’s going on “under the hood,” so that you can experience less pain and better mobility.
About Florida Lakes Vein Center
We’ve helped more than 10,000 patients across the Florida Lakes region with their:
- Spider veins
- Varicose veins
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Lymphedema
- Venous ulcers
- And other vein issuesWe can help you, too.
Experienced vein specialists led by T.C. Lackey II, D.O., make up a team that values your voice, your health, and your peace of mind. For compassionate care that’s always in the right vein, contact Florida Lakes Vein Center.