Swollen veins and leg pain treatment

During your visit, your MinuteClinic provider will ask you about your medical history and conduct a physical exam. They will recommend treatment options specific to your condition. Depending on the severity of your venous insufficiency, they may refer you to a specialist for additional testing and treatment.

1. You may have to answer a few questions about symptoms to help us prepare for your visit prior to scheduling your appointment.

2. Check-in varies depending on how you scheduled your appointment:

   If you made your appointment online:
   Check in using the email or text message we sent to confirm your appointment. If you prefer to check in using the electronic kiosk, make sure you have your confirmation code.

   If you made your appointment in the clinic:
   Sign in at the electronic kiosk.

   If you made a MinuteClinic Virtual Care® appointment:
   To join your virtual visit, use the link in the email or text message we sent you to confirm your appointment. Please join 15 minutes before your scheduled visit time. You will need your date of birth and zip code to join the visit.

3. When it's time for your appointment, a provider will call your name.
4. Your provider will conduct a thorough examination based on your reason for visit, presenting symptoms and health history. Charges will be based on examination and services provided during the visit.
5. At the end of your visit, you are provided with a visit summary, receipt and educational material about your diagnosis. At your request, we can send your primary care provider information about your visit.

There are several factors that can increase your risk of venous insufficiency, including:

• Obesity
• Age
• Family history of venous insufficiency
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Staying in the same position for extended periods of time, such as sitting or standing
• Inactivity
• History of blood clots

If a health care provider suspects venous insufficiency, they may refer you to a specialist for an ultrasound test to measure the pressure, speed and direction of blood flow in your leg veins.

There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for venous insufficiency. Treatment options may vary depending on the severity of your condition.

Some common venous insufficiency treatments include:

• Compression stockings: These tight stockings help improve blood flow and reduce swelling in your legs.

A MinuteClinic^® provider may refer you to a specialist for other treatments including:

• Laser therapy: Endovenous thermal ablation, also called laser therapy, uses a laser to close venous valve openings. This minimally invasive procedure uses heat to block off the vein in superficial venous insufficiency.
• Sclerotherapy: This treatment involves injecting a special fluid into your veins to make them scar and collapse, leading to venous closure.
• Venous stenting: In this procedure, a metal coil or other device is inserted into the vein to keep it open.

If you are experiencing venous insufficiency symptoms, such as swelling, pain and heaviness in your legs, consider scheduling a MinuteClinic visit for evaluation. A MinuteClinic provider can help diagnose the extent of your venous insufficiency and recommend the best treatment options for you.