Both arteries and veins carry blood. It is common to confuse the difference between the two. Arteries carry the oxygen rich blood which is pumped from the heart to our leg muscles and skin. The oxygen depleted blood travels back to the heart and lungs for more oxygen by way of the veins. Our veins contain many one way valves that are designed to prevent blood from traveling backwards down the leg in the direction of gravity.
When the vein valves do not work properly the blood travels back towards the ankle. This reversal in the direction of blood flow results in high pressure within the veins. Some patients develop obvious varicose veins while other patients may develop leg swelling and or other symptoms such as leg cramps at night or restless legs. The symptoms are due to the pressure that develops in the veins. This is known as venous insufficiency and the condition always progresses often leading to complications such as skin damage, blood cots, skin ulcers and rarely spontaneous bleeding.
Bailey Vein Institute is the most comprehensive vein center on the Big Island. We are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care and achieving excellent results. Our ultimate goal is to have happy satisfied clients that will in turn spread positive news about our quality work.
Dr. Bailey’s goal is to provide patients with safe, leading edge, minimally invasive vein and cosmetic surgery in a comfortable non hospital setting. Dr. Bailey offers a professional and personal consultation to discuss how he can help you look and feel your best.
Call today to schedule your consultation with the best Big Island vein center and experience state-of-the-art technology by Dr. Colin Bailey.
65-1158 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 16
Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
Tel: 808.885.4401
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