A Pain In The Vein: What Your Veins Are Trying To Tell You

Jun 15, 2017

A Pain In The Vein: What Your Veins Are Trying To Tell You

There are certain parts of your body where it’s fairly normal to experience pain on occasion: your ankle after running, your wrist after doing too many pushups, your eyes after staring at a screen for too long, and your head after a stressful week of work. However, there are some parts of your body where it’s either rare or concerning for you to experience pain.

If you have started to notice pain coming from your veins, then this may be the sign of an underlying issue like vein thrombosis or cellulitis. This article will discuss what your veins are trying to tell you if they are hurting you. Read on to learn more.

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Vein Thrombosis

If you are taking a blood clotting medication and have started to experience pain in your veins, then you may be suffering from a serious condition called vein thrombosis. By causing blood clots in your veins, if left untreated, vein thrombosis can cause your veins to become so clogged that they back up and get lodged into your lungs. Keep a close eye on your legs and veins if you are taking any sort of blood clotting medication.

Cellulitis

In addition to causing your veins to sometimes throb, cellulitis is a skin condition that may cause your skin to become red and inflamed as well. Caused by bacteria, cellulitis is not known to be contagious but if left untreated, it can be life threatening. If you are experiencing any or all of these symptoms, contact either Dr. Heeringa or visit your urgent care center immediately. Remember that if caught early on, cellulitis is very treatable but the longer you wait, the more quickly it can escalate.

Varicose veins and spider veins aren’t painful, so if you think that your veins are hurting because of these conditions, that’s simply not the case. Instead, you may be suffering from vein thrombosis or cellulitis.

If you are experiencing severe pain in your veins, make sure to either contact Dr. Heeringa at Northern Michigan Vein Specialists in Traverse City MI or Cadillac MI right away, or head to your nearest urgent care center.

William Raymond

2023-05-03

Dr Heeringa and his staff went above and beyond in service, from the inital consultation to the procedure and the follow up. The care and concern for my condition were first class, I would recommend this Doctor and Staff to anyone needing this service.

Jessica Rademacher

2023-04-23

Taking the first step is always the hardest. After meeting the staff and doc, all of my anxiety went away. Everyone is so welcoming and reassuring. They said multiple times that I am in good hands and they can help me. 3 months after my procedure, my legs look unrecognizable!!! I no longer have the constant pain and pressure from my vericose veins , not to mention the sight of my legs is a complete 180 from before! I recommend this office with full certainty that your vein issues will be resolved!!

Carol Grombala

2023-03-21

Wonderful Doctor and office staff! I drove from down state to utilize his expertise and so glad that I did so! Results were excellent! I was so impressed with how all procedures were explained in detail as well as what to expect after—this eased any anxiety about having it done. I wish I would have done it sooner! This is the place to go for your vein procedures!!

Katie Rainey-Minzey

2023-01-21

Everyone in the office is very professional and really nice. Dr. Heeringa went into great detail about the procedures he was performing and what to expect before, during, and after treatment so there were no surprises. Within 2 weeks after the first procedure, I had already noticed a difference and my leg felt less "tired" and "heavy" than it had in a very long time. I would highly recommend Dr. Heeringa and would feel comfortable returning to his office if needed in the future.

Chris Lewis

2022-12-06

Definitely a five star practice ! Dr. Heeringa and staff are at the top of their field . When my primary doctor talked to me about blood clot concerns in my legs , it was clear I needed to do something. Dr. Heeringa and staff talked to me in detail and showed me the issues with the Veins in my legs . The Doctor then proceeded to fix the problem. I would strongly recommend Northern Michigan Vein Specialists.

Lola

Dr. Heeringa and his staff are total professionals. I had several issues with my legs and they quickly assessed what needed to be done with care and expediency. I highly recommend this practice for any Venous conditions you may be experiencing. I had previous procedures done several years ago at a highly acclaimed Metro Detroit Hospital and this experience and result far exceeded the former. Thank you Dr. Heeringa.

Toni Aeschliman

2022-10-28

Always a pleasant experience when I go to this office. Staff and Dr. Herringa are a pleasure to work with.

Kerrie Walden

2022-09-30

The best vein doctor around!

A Pain In The Vein: What Your Veins Are Trying To Tell You