When caused by vascular disease, patients experience leg pain, cramping, and dull achiness that often worsens over the course of the day. Sitting, standing, walking and even lying down can aggravate the pain. Cramping can indicate fluid building up in legs due to venous pressure. At its worst, leg pain can prevent a person from being mobile.
Leg Cramping symptoms include:
Risk factors for leg pain caused by vascular conditions are correlated to the specific vascular condition. However, if vascular disease is already present, other related conditions that may aggravate leg pain include lymphedema, dermatitis, and superficial thrombophlebitis.
When vascular disease is present, there is no way to completely prevent leg pain. However, patients can lower the risk of vascular disease and accompanying leg pain by living a healthy lifestyle. A balanced diet, not carrying extra pounds, and regular exercise can improve blood flow and circulation.
Leg pain should not be ignored. It is important to find the underlying cause of leg pain. If vascular disease is suspected, physicians will perform an ultrasound to see if venous insufficiency is present. If so, vascular specialists will diagnose the condition and recommend a treatment plan. Untreated vascular disease can lead to more severe consequences, including ulcers, amputation, stroke and even death.
If you are struggling with leg pain that makes it difficult to sleep, walk, or engage in everyday activities, contact Alliance to schedule your initial consultation. As an interventional radiologist who specializes in vascular disease, Dr. Jilbert Eradat is well-qualified to diagnose and treat the root cause of leg pain. He will perform a detailed clinical evaluation that may include lab testing and vascular testing such as duplex ultrasound to determine the cause of your leg pain and recommend appropriate treatment.
At Alliance, we use state-of-the-art modalities to treat venous disease, even at an advanced stage. Since only a small incision is needed for minimally invasive procedures, there are no stitches. Patients treated for vascular disease will be able to go home the same day as the procedure. Also, recovery time is much shorter than traditional surgery, so daily activities can often be resumed more quickly..