Dr. Lowell Kabnick, Morristown, NJ vein specialist, describes some of the consequences of swollen legs and ankles, some of which may be rather unexpected.

What do Morristown, New Jersey residents need to know about swollen legs and ankles?
Many people mistake swollen legs and ankles for simply “overdoing it” and they don’t seek treatment, even if the condition doesn’t resolve in a few days. This can be dangerous, because the cause of the swelling might actually be vein disease. You see, vein disease is the result of a breakdown in the ability of our veins to properly move the blood up the body to the heart. Thus, gravity tends to pull it downwards and the blood can pool in our legs and ankles, causing that swelling. Left untreated, vein disease can have some serious medical consequences, such as deep vein thrombosis or blood clots.

These clots can break free of their place in the leg and travel to the heart, lungs and brain, causing a deadly embolism. What’s worse, is that due to the swelling, many people have no idea that they even have a blood clot.

Effective treatments are available
The good news is that a Morristown, New Jersey vascular doctor can detect and treat both swollen legs and ankles and DVT, quickly and effectively. The first step to ensuring you don’t suffer any consequences from swollen legs and ankles is to visit the NJ Vein Center for a painless venous health examination. In about an hour, we can examine your legs and let you know if vein disease is indeed the culprit, and what treatment modalities we recommend.

There’s a good chance we can not only eliminate the swelling, but also help you feel much better overall. So if you’re suffering from swollen legs and ankles, or if you’d like any other information about vein disease treatment in Morristown, please give us a call at 973-538-2000. We look forward to meeting you.