Healthy blood vessels are a critical part of your health. The job of blood vessels is to ensure that every organ in the body gets enough blood supply for normal functioning. In case of any problem with the circulatory system, vascular specialists are trained to diagnose and manage conditions affecting it. They also deal with diseases involving the lymphatic system, veins, and arteries. Most vascular diseases can be treated without surgery, radiology, or invasive methods. The vascular surgeon can offer preventive services and often advise you to practice healthy living such as a healthy diet and frequent exercises. Kristen Forsythe FNP at Vascular Specialists is an accredited specialist who uses her experiences to offer high-quality vascular surgery, promoting quick recovery, and returning to your everyday life.
How do I know I need a vascular specialist?
Are you sure of the health of your circulatory system? Perhaps you may not be sure of it. Healthy blood vessels are vital to your general health. The job of blood vessels is to ensure that every organ of the body gets enough blood to function normally. The following signs indicate that you need to see a vascular specialist:
i.Hurting legs whenever you walk
When you walk for a short time and your leg gets sore, but it is relieved when you rest, it signifies a vascular disease. Such a condition is mainly a peripheral arterial disease that affects most people in the United States. This condition means that your legs are not getting enough blood supply, especially when you walk. When peripheral arterial disease advances, it leads to pain at rest and ulcers. These signs indicate that you need the help of a vascular specialist. When you meet the doctor, they may carry out tests such as ultrasounds and blood pressure examination in your legs to diagnose your condition.
ii.Swollen, aching, and discolored legs that have ulcers
Venous diseases or the diseases of the veins are the common causes of such symptoms. Venous disorders may indicate varicose veins, which are enlarged, swollen, and gnarled blood vessels in the legs. Such symptoms may indicate a severe underlying condition. If you experience such, make an appointment with your doctor for assessment and treatment.
iii.Sudden, extreme pain in the abdomen and back
Specialists have stated that the weakening of arterial walls and becoming so thin and swollen is a condition known as an aneurysm. The aneurysm can occur in any part of the body’s artery, and it is dangerous because if they burst, they can cause dangerous bleeding. Mild cases of an aneurysm may not show any symptoms—Doctors at Vascular Specialists can treat various aneurysm patients using appropriate treatment procedures.
You should also see a specialist if you experience sudden blurred eyesight, weakness in one side of the body, tingling, and numbness. According to specialists, these may result from stroke, which is of two types; ischemic stroke, when your brain is getting insufficient oxygen due to blockage, and hemorrhagic stroke, where a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. Stroke is a dangerous condition, and you should seek immediate help to help prevent further complications.
