Do you experience leg pain or swelling?
Where
CMH Wound and Hyperbaric CenterDouglas Medical Center
1155 W. Parkview, Suite 1G
Bolivar, MO 65613
Driving Directions
Contact
Tamera Heitz-Peek
Citizens Memorial Hospital
417-328-7245
theitz@citizensmemorial.com
Register for Free Vein Screening
Do you have painful, achy or swollen legs? Varicose veins may be more than a cosmetic issue and can result in serious problems. CMH Wound & Hyperbaric Center is hosting a free vein screening Tuesday, Nov. 30, 3-6 p.m. Screenings take less than 15 minutes and preregistration is required.
Board certified surgeon Dr. Martin Tyson and physician assistant Bethany Lemmon are experts in vein disorders and complications caused by varicose veins. The vein screenings are performed by a certified ultrasound technician and the medical team will discuss treatment options, which are covered by most insurance plans.
The complimentary vein screenings are open to anyone who is experiencing symptoms such as aching leg pain, burning, itching or discolored skin on lower legs, leg or ankle swelling or wounds that won’t heal, feeling of heaviness in legs, and visible varicose or spider veins. Participants should plan to wear loose-fitting clothing or bring shorts to change into for the examination.
More About Varicose Veins
Varicose veins can cause significant pain, numbness and swelling. If left untreated, they can progress into a more serious form of venous disease called chronic venous insufficiency. Varicose veins are caused by venous reflux or venous insufficiency, a condition that develops when the valves that usually keep blood flowing out of your legs become damaged or diseased.
More than 25 million Americans suffer from severe varicose veins, which can cause pain, swelling, fatigue and disfigurement. Half of all seniors, including two-thirds of women over 60, will experience the condition at some point. Heredity, pregnancy, obesity and careers requiring extended standing, like nursing and teaching, are the primary risk factors. Complications may include leg ulcers and dangerous blood clots.