or other conditions that diminish perfor- mance. Even if legs feel great during train- ing, vein issues can also cause legs to hurt after exertion and slow your recovery.
Fixing the Problem If vein problems keep someone from
doing activities that aggravate his or her vein symptoms, then choosing alternate activities is one way to cope. Some people may find that swimming, for example, does not produce the same discomfort that running does. Athletes can live with the problem, but they don’t have to. There are many options for treatment so that people can continue doing their favorite sports or whatever activity they’re passionate about. They might even see an improvement in their performance.
Modern treatments have excellent initial and long-term success rates when performed by an experienced phlebologist (vein specialist). Endovenous approaches are minimally invasive treatments used to address specific large varicose veins in the legs. Endovenous ablation (EVLA) is con- sidered the gold standard in the treatment of venous symptoms, with success rates be- tween 90% and 98% after five years. It has largely replaced previous, more invasive standards of care, such as vein stripping.
Another option for treatment is sclero-
therapy, performed either with ultrasound- guidance, or with a light-assist, which seals the vein wall of small varicose veins allowing them to fade away.
With both EVLA and sclerotherapy,
patients can walk the day of the procedure and return to normal activity, including moderate exercise, within a few days. The key to safe, effective vein treatment is to consult with a board certified vein special- ist who can evaluate the entire venous system so that poorly functioning veins can be treated at the source.
Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen is the founder of the Vein Healthcare Center in South Portland, Maine. Certified by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, she cares for all levels of venous disease, including spider veins, varicose veins and venous ulcers. She is the only vein special- ist in Maine to be named a Fellow by the American College of Phlebology. You can contact Dr. Asbjornsen at 207-221-7799 or
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