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Ruth Purvis says she was tired of her swollen feet. I didn't like the fat ankles. I just,
it hurt. It just didn't feel good. She was surprised when her doctor suggested that she
visit the Vein Clinic. It never occurred to me that my veins could be causing my feet
and lower part of my legs to be swelling like they were. During an exam, Dr. Firas Salti
confirmed that varicose veins caused the swelling. Most patients don't know, actually, what are
the symptoms of varicose veins. Part of the reason is that they've had them for a long
time. They're used to them. They think that's how legs feel after standing for a long time.
Symptoms for varicose veins include heaviness, burning, aching, tiredness, or pain in your
legs. They also include swelling in your feet and ankles and itching over the vein. Dr.
Salti recommends laser ablation for patients like Ruth. The procedure takes about an hour.
We make a small incision and access the vein and our ultrasound, and insert a laser fiber
that, beginning usually either middle of the knee or above the knee, goes all the way up
to the groin. The only pain I think I had, and I wouldn't even call it a pain; it was
more of a pin-stick, was when they gave me the numbing medicine. Ruth Purvis said it
was an hour well-spent. Well, it seemed to me it was almost immediate. It was lessening
as it went along. As far as mobility and everything, I had no problems. I could've gone out and
gone shopping. Ruth had her other leg treated the next week. Just two months later, she's
able to enjoy playing outside with her dog, Bailey. And the best part of the procedure?
I get up in the morning, look down, and I have ankles. Learn more about varicose veins
and the treatment options available by visiting our website, mcfarlandclinic.com.