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unsightly veins?
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Types of Vein Conditions
There are two primary types of vein conditions—both of which are indicative of some level of underlying venous insufficiency. Spider veins are tangled groups of tiny blood vessels just under the skin’s surface that resemble spider webs, hence their name. Typically, they are red, blue or purple and are clearly visible on the thighs, lower legs and face. Varicose veins tend to be larger in diameter and are visibly bumpy or rope-like. Both types of vein conditions can produce physical symptoms—from leg pain and fatigue to itching, burning and nighttime restlessness. Only a comprehensive ultrasound scan can reveal what truly lies beneath your skin.
What are spider veins?
Spider veins are tangled groups of tiny blood vessels just under the skin’s surface that resemble spider webs or tree branches. Typically, they are red, blue or purple and are clearly visible on the thighs, lower legs and face.
Common symptoms include:
- uncomfortable feeling in the legs
- swelling
- rash
- throbbing, cramping or aching
- restless legs
- itching around the veins
- skin ulcers
What are varicose veins?
Often painful and unsightly, varicose veins are visibly bumpy or rope-like and may occur in almost any part of the leg—most often in the back of the calf or on the inside of the leg between the groin and the ankle. Varicose veins can be sometimes be debilitating, limit a person’s mobility, and affect their quality of life.
Common symptoms include:
- leg pain
- aching, or cramping
- fatigued or heavy-feeling legs
- itching/burning
- swollen ankles
- restless legs
- ulcers (in severe cases)
Don't Worry,
You're Not Alone
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40 MillionAmericans
- have venous insufficiency, yet only 1.9 million seek vein treatment each year.
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41%of Women
- Will suffer from varicose veins by age 50.
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42%of Men
- Have some form of venous insufficiency by age 60.
Complimentary Physician Visits
This is the perfect opportunity to meet our physicians, as well as their teams of vein care specialists, to answer your questions about spider vein treatment, varicose vein treatment and other vein treatment options.
Meet our Physicians
All of us at Center for Vein Restoration would like to thank you for choosing our team to meet your healthcare needs. It is our privilege to see you and we wish to reassure you that our expert team of physicians and support staff will do all they can to make sure you have the best experience possible! To learn more about our physicians, please click here.
- Board Certifications:
- General Surgery
- Medical Schools:
- Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine
- Professional Associations:
- American College of Physicians, American Vein & Lymphatic Society, American Venous Forum, American Medical Association, Michigan State Medical Society, Kent County Medical Society
“My special interest outside the treatment of superficial venous disease continues to be the prevention of venous thromboembolic events”
- Board Certifications:
- American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
- Medical Schools:
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (East Lansing, MI), Internship and residency at Metro Health (Grand Rapids, MI)
- Professional Associations:
- Kosciusko Community Hospital, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association, Former Chief of Surgery, Three Rivers Health
“Dr. Ford simply describes her personal work in the field of venous insufficiency: “I am now devoting my entire practice to the treatment of venous disease.”