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Effective Vein Treatment

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted and can appear ropy. They are swollen, dark blue or purple blood vessels that you can see and feel beneath the skin. The term commonly refers to the veins on the leg, although they can occur elsewhere too. Fortunately, there are solutions to varicose veins, Fairfax’s VeinGuard Heart & Vascular Center.

When varicose veins form, the valves within a vein weaken and allow some blood to flow backward. The vein can weaken under the strain and starts to balloon outward, which causes the skin to raise. This can cause aching, heaviness, swelling, itching, cramping, restless legs, and discomfort. Dr. Fareeha Khan, M.D. FACC, has years of experience with effective results in handling leg vein treatments Fairfax and Tysons Corner patients rely on.

Understanding Varicose Veins

A varicose vein is a condition that affects 3 in 10 adults. Men are less likely to develop varicose veins than women are. Varicose veins can affect any part of the body, but they commonly occur in the feet and legs, particularly the calves. This is because walking and standing exerts a lot of pressure on the veins in your lower body. This web page seeks to discuss what varicose veins are, types of varicose veins, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

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1900 Gallows Road, Suite 100
Tysons Corner, VA
22182

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What Are Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins are the veins under the skin of your legs, which are twisted or widened. The leg consists of two main veins: the deep veins and the superficial veins. Your leg muscles exert pressure on the deep veins when walking and this carries blood back from the legs to the heart. The superficial veins are under the skin and play a less significant role.

Both the deep veins and superficial veins have valves that prevent blood from flowing down to the legs and instead push it towards the heart. When these one-way valves are damaged, you experience varicose veins. As a result, blood flows down to your legs and causes excessive pressure when standing. The excess pressure causes the veins to expand or widen.

Diagnosis of Varicose Veins at VeinGuard

To check for varicose veins, your physician will perform a physical exam that includes observing your legs to check whether there is any swelling. Your doctor could also ask you to describe any aching and pain in your legs.

Your physician may also perform an ultrasound test to check whether the valves in your veins are operating normally or whether you have a blood clot. During this exam, a technician passes a handheld device/ transducer over your skin. The transducer projects images of the veins in your legs to a screen. This way, your physician is able to determine whether you have expanded veins or any kind of swelling.

Our vein doctors at the VeinGuard Center can determine the cause of varicose veins and provide cosmetic and medical treatment via a customized service and prevention plan.

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What Procedure Can Eliminate Varicose Veins

A short and quick venous procedure like a vein ablation can prove useful in eliminating or diminishing varicose veins. However, since there are genetic factors at play, there is a slight risk for the condition to reoccur. The kind of treatment you receive will also play a role in the recurrence. For instance, vein stripping has proven much less effective than newer techniques like ablation and sclerotherapy. Many patients experience pain and inflammation again within a few months of getting the procedure. With the new laser technologies, we can address and get effective results with our leg vein treatments in Fairfax, VA.

Patient Before & After Results

Dr. Fareeha Khan, M.D. FACC

Double Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Venous and Lymphatic Medicine

Dr. Khan is the medical director of VeinGuard Heart & Vascular Center and assistant professor of medicine at Medical College of Virginia. She is a double board certified cardiologist who specializes in invasive and non-invasive cardiovascular diseases. She is committed to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

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- A.H.

“Dr. Khan is very knowledgeable, highly skilled and takes pride in her work. She actually takes the time to listen and address your concerns, which is a rarity in the medical field these days.”

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- H.R.

“One of the best facilities in Northern Virginia, I had an amazing experience. My aunt, my uncles, my whole family is seen by Dr. Khan and she is an amazing doctor.”

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- H.V.

“Dr. Khan is a thorough professional and beyond competent doctor whose motto is 'Patient First'. She and her medical team have offered me OUTSTANDING SERVICE by treating my vein disease.”

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- H.A.

“Dr. Khan is very sweet and compassionate. She is a wonderful cardiologist and I will continue to see her for my medical care as long as she practices. I have been a patient for almost ten years.”

VeinGuard Heart & Vascular Center

(571) 556-4220

1900 Gallows Road, Suite 100
Tysons Corner, VA
22182

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