Leg Itching & Burning
Leg itching and burning are common symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency. Itching legs can cause distress, and prevent one from getting proper sleep. The burning sensation can worsen and make it challenging for one to walk or enjoy being active. If you experience itching and burning legs on a regular basis, our vein specialists at one of our clinic locations can help you to regain your quality of life by creating a customized treatment plan.
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Causes of Legs Itching & Burning
If you are experiencing persistent itching and burning in your legs, it may be a result of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). CVI develops as your valves don't function properly, causing blood to flow back to your legs, instead of to your heart.
When valves weaken or become damaged, blood flows backward and pools in the legs, ankles and feet. The condition causes varicose veins and spider veins to develop, and the feeling of itching and burning skin.
When to See a Vein Specialist Near Me?
If you continue to feel chronic itchy sensation in your legs that is sometimes accompanied by burning sensations, there may be an underlying vein issue.
If the itching and burning discomfort is caused by chronic venous insufficiency, you might experience some other symptoms too including:
Swelling
Leg Heaviness
Leg Aching
Skin Discoloration
Eczema
Cramping
How is Legs Itchiness/Burning Treated?
It's important to get a timely and accurate diagnosis of the causes before the treatment. Our team of board-certified vein doctors with years of experience can assess your problems and determine a treatment plan that best fits your needs.
Depending on your condition, different treatments will be recommended by our vein specialists. Our procedures include:
Conservative therapy: elevating your legs, wearing compression stockings, regular exercises, etc.
Endovenous Laser Ablation: using laser energy to shrink and collapse treated veins.
Sclerotherapy: injecting an FDA-approved chemical agent into the problematic veins.
Varithena: a small amount of Varithena is injected into the malfunctioning vein.
Ambulatory Phlebectomy: using a small scalpel or needle to remove varicose veins lying just beneath the surface of the leg.
Why Physicians Vein Clinics
Board-certified vein specialists with years of experience
12 convenient vein clinics across South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota
Minimally-invasive procedures for varicose veins, spider veins and vein-related symptoms
