When should I see a vein care specialist?

You should see a vein specialist if:

Your leg symptoms are interfering with your daily activities
One of your veins becomes red, hard, warm or painful
You have sudden increase in swelling in your leg
The skin on your leg or ankle becomes dark or thickened
You develop a sore or rash near your ankle
You are unhappy with the appearance of your leg veins
You had significant vein problems during pregnancy and plan to get pregnant again. Treating the underlying problem before the next pregnancy can help prevent a lot of misery.