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Leg or Calf Pain

Experience relief from pain in your legs or calves at University Center for Vein Disorders. Our dedicated team offers advanced treatment options to alleviate discomfort so you can continue living life to the fullest.

What Causes Leg or Calf Pain?

The most common venous conditions that lead to leg pain include:

  • Chronic venous insufficiency: This occurs when valves in the leg veins don’t function properly, causing blood to flow backward and pool in the veins. It can result in leg pain and lead to complications like varicose veins and venous leg ulcers.
  • Deep vein thrombosis: DVT is a serious condition where a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the leg, leading to sudden and severe pain. Timely treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

Treatments for Leg or Calf Pain from Venous Insufficiency

Treating your venous insufficiency is important, not only to alleviate leg pain but also to prevent further medical complications. University Center for Vein Disorders offers various individualized treatments, including:

Compression Therapy

often the first line of treatment, compression therapy can help reduce swelling and improve circulation through your legs. Compression stockings or bandages may be used to apply gentle pressure, helping the veins and muscles in your legs move blood more efficiently.

Lifestyle Modifications

To help manage venous insufficient, simple changes in lifestyle can be extremely beneficial. Recommended modifications include elevating the legs when possible, maintaining a healthy weight, getting regular exercise, and avoiding long periods of standing or sitting.

Radiofrequency Ablations

A minimally invasive treatment that uses heat generated by radiofrequency energy to close off nonworking or damaged veins.

Sclerotherapy

An injectable therapy used to collapse and shrink varicose and spider veins, once the root cause of your venous insufficiency has been addressed.

Previous Blood Clots (DVT) or Leg Injuries

These can damage vein valves and increase your risk of CVI.

Why Choose the University Center for Vein Disorders

At University Center for Vein Disorders, a division of University Pain and Spine Center, we understand the frustration ongoing leg pain can be. Our multidisciplinary team, including Dr. Brendan O’Donovan, works together to identify the cause of your symptoms, and tailors a treatment plan specific to your needs.

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