Leg Swelling Treatment Hawaii
Vein Clinics of Hawaii
Randall Juleff, MD, FACS
Cardiovascular Surgeon & Phlebologist
located in Wailuku, HI & Lihue, HI
Cardiovascular Surgeon & Phlebologist located in Wailuku, HI & Lihue, HI
If you work hard, you might expect occasional leg swelling, but in some cases, leg swelling isn’t just the result of a long day on your feet. It could be a sign of a serious condition. At the Vein Clinics of Hawaii, vein specialist Randall Juleff, MD, FACS, evaluates leg swelling and determines its root cause. The Vein Clinics of Hawaii has seven locations, in Honolulu, Lihue, Wailuku, Hilo, Kapolei, Kamuela, and Hawaii. If leg swelling has you concerned, call the closest office today or go online to schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Juleff.
Leg Swelling Treatment Q & A
What causes leg swelling?
- Obesity
- Blood clots
- Infection
- Venous insufficiency
- Cardiac conditions
What is venous insufficiency?
Venous insufficiency results when your veins are unable to effectively pump the blood from your lower limbs back to your heart. It causes the blood to pool in your lower legs and leads to varicose veins, spider veins, and the symptoms they create, including leg pain and swelling.
This pooling blood puts pressure on your veins, weakening the vein walls. Eventually, blood may seep from the veins, causing dark pigmentation, eczema, or skin ulcers.
How can I reduce leg swelling?
- Exercising your legs
- Wearing support stockings
- Elevating your legs
- Eating a low-sodium diet
- Moving around throughout the day
- Avoiding restrictive garments on your legs
- Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight
What treatments can help with leg swelling?
The root cause of your leg swelling determines the course of treatment Dr. Juleff recommends. If the swelling is due to venous insufficiency or another vein issue, he may suggest an endovenous ablation. This treatment uses radiofrequency energy to destroy your vein, causing it to collapse on itself, reducing swelling and inflammation.
The blood that once traveled through the troublesome vein naturally reroutes, and your varicose veins and leg swelling should decrease.
If you’re bothered by leg swelling and you think it’s related to a vein issue, contact Hawaii’s top vein specialist, Dr. Juleff. Call one of the Vein Clinics of Hawaii’s seven locations today to schedule your initial consultation or go online to book your appointment.
*Individual results may vary.