Swollen legs and ankles can have a number of causes, but one cause that should be of concern is the possibility of underlying vein disease. When the tiny valves inside our veins begin to deteriorate or become damaged, they can’t work as well to transport the blood from our legs and ankles back up to the heart. So the blood pools in the lower extremities, causing swelling and discomfort, and signals the need to contact a New Jersey vein disease treatment center for guidance. This is because if it is vein disease, there are effective treatments available, and if left untreated, vein disease can lead to serious medical consequences. These consequences include varicose veins, leg ulcers, and even DVT (blood clots), which can be life threatening. A simple and painless venous health evaluation with a New Jersey vein specialist can quickly determine if the cause of your swollen legs and ankles is indeed vein disease. In addition, the exam will help reveal which of our minimally invasive treatments would work best for you to restore the health and beauty of your legs.

Which treatment is right for me?
The venous health examination will include a medical history, a physical examination of your legs, and possibly a painless ultrasound examination to “see” the veins deep beneath the skin surface. With all of this information, we can determine the location and extent of your vein disease, which helps us know which treatment is best for you. These treatments include sclerotherapy, microphlebectomy, or endovenous treatments (using laser energy or radiofrequency energy). All of these treatments can be performed on an outpatient basis, with no need to go to a hospital or spend the night. The treatments will not only get rid of varicose veins, they will eliminate your swollen legs and ankles and you won’t be saying, “My legs hurt!” any longer. So if you have swollen legs and ankles, please don’t delay giving us a call, because we can help.

Please contact us at the New Jersey Vein Center at (973) 538-2000. We look forward to meeting you.