Columbia Vein Treatment Center
The Vein Clinic
1725 Devonshire Drive
Columbia SC 29204
866-928-7765
Venous Reflux Exams in Columbia, SC
Venous reflux exams may be ordered by a physician for patients who are experiencing painful varicose veins, or have symptoms including leg pain or aching, swollen legs or ankles and burning or itching in the legs. Screening to determine the source of venous reflux will be performed by non-invasive procedures such as a physical examination and complete Doppler ultrasound. This exam will identify valve damage, the direction of blood flow, and the velocity of blood flow in the leg so that your doctor can determine the best methods of treatment.
For the venous reflux exam, the patient will be asked to stand while a technician uses an ultrasound probe covered in gel to scan each leg. At the same time, a blood pressure cuff will be inflated at different points along the leg, causing venous blood to back up for a moment, then be quickly released, so the technician can obtain the needed information.
The ultrasound exam portion of the venous reflux exam will take 20 to 30 minutes per leg, with the length of the entire procedure depending on the whether the doctor recommends treatment on one or both legs. The cost of the venous reflux exam should be covered by the patient’s medical insurance, but will depend on their specific policy coverage.
About The Vein Clinic
Treating varicose veins and spider veins in South Carolina is Dr. Neal Reynolds, MD, FACS, a Columbia vein treatment specialist at Vein Specialist of the South. Offering Columbia residents the freedom to feel confident in their own skin again, Dr. Reynolds offers a number of minimally invasive options for patients that are seeking ways to treat venous health challenges in little time and with less recovery time. Many patients will find that sclerotherapy and laser treatment options are enough to get them on their way to healthier looking skin.
Dr. Reynolds and his entire team work diligently to provide the latest medical technology for those seeking Columbia vein treatment and offer patients the ability to feel confident in their own skin, the ability to get back to work in less time, and more comfortable treatment options. With the latest laser technology and minimally invasive techniques that are time tested and effective, many patients see results in very little time and as the body gradually heals, healthy vein-free skin is revealed. This Columbia vein treatment clinic is devoted to vascular care and the minimally invasive care.