Venous Reflux

Venous reflux is the underlying cause of varicose veins. Whilst your attention may be drawn to the visible problem because of cosmetic concerns, more serious health concerns can also exist.

Chronic venous reflux is mostly an inherited condition but more common in obese people, pregnant women, and people that have an occupation that involves a lot of standing ie. hairdressers, nurses, teachers, etc. You are also more prone to venous reflux if you have experienced trauma to your leg through an injury or surgery.

If left untreated, you may experience leg swelling and oedema, inflammation in the veins and surrounding skin, or venous eczema. Other symptoms include skin ulceration and discolouration and thickening (Lipodermatosclerosis), superficial and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and spontaneous bleeding.

Early symptoms include tired, heavy, restless, aching or itchy legs. If you feel pain or cramps in your legs, they may indicate an underlying problem of venous reflux. If you also detect bulging veins on your legs, it is recommended to see your doctor.

Treatments For Venous Reflux

There are a wide range of treatment options for venous reflux. At The Vein Clinic we have developed a particular expertise in minimally invasive, non-surgical vein treatment options. We understand that treating veins doesn’t have to involve a big operation or surgery. Our highly advanced treatments don’t require a hospital stay, and can take place right here in our state-of-the-art Perth clinic, so you can go home or return to work much quicker.

These treatments include endovenous laser ablation, ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, ultrasound-guided ambulatory phlebectomy and direct/assisted vision microsclerotherapy treatment for surface spider veins.