Conservative Treatments

In the majority of patients, venous insufficiency may be treated conservatively. Conservative therapy includes physical measures such as limb elevation, exercise, and avoidance of prolonged standing or sitting. Medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications or other analgesics may also relieve some symptoms. Compression stockings also help to alleviate the swelling and pain caused by varicose veins, however, they do not treat the underlying condition. The compression stockings should be worn whenever the leg is not elevated. Conservative treatment is usually attempted first, however, this does not treat the valvular incompetence and is aimed at controlling symptoms rather than curing the disease.

Diagnosing Varicose Veins

Varicose veins occur when the degree of damage to the vein is severe enough to cause it to enlarge and bulge out beyond the surface of the skin. Diagnosing the root cause of varicose veins is essential to its proper treatment.


With varicose vein disorders, vein failure occurs within the valves, allowing blood to leak backwards, causing congestion and enlargement of the vessel. Over time this can lead to swelling of the ankles and legs, skin breakdown, poorly healing wounds, severe pain and aching and complaints of “heaviness” or “tired” legs.

Treatment of the varicose veins must include eliminating the source of failure to give maximum results.

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What training and experience does Dr. Jimenez have with vein treatment?

Dr. Jimenez is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon who has been in practice in Fort Wayne since 1997. He is a graduate of Stanford University, where he graduated with honors. Dr. Jimenez underwent his medical training at Indiana University where he became double-boarded in both General and Cardiovascular Surgery. He later added a third board certification in the field of Phlebology (vein treatment) and is the only surgeon in the state with such certification. During his cardiothoracic practice, he spent years studying newer options for patients suffering from venous disease. Recognized as a vascular specialist, Dr. Jimenez has brought to this region the latest technology in eliminating varicose veins without hospitalization, general anesthesia, or lengthy recovery times. These procedures not only provide excellent functional and cosmetic results, but the best long-term success rates.