Texas Endovascular Logo

The Tie Between Leg Discoloration and Venous Conditions

Relieve tired, discolored legs with comprehensive vein treatment. 

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a venous condition such as DVT or venous insufficiency, leg discoloration may be something you experience.

At Texas Endovascular, we recognize that changes in our skin, especially the color, can come with worry about both our health and appearance.

Our specialized team is trained in advanced non-invasive treatment methods for a variety of venous conditions, including leg discoloration.

Let’s explore this topic in further detail.

What is leg discoloration?

When caused by venous diseases, vein discoloration is more formally referred to as venous stasis dermatitis.

It appears as blotches of dark red and purple spots throughout the skin, especially on the lower legs, and is one of the most common indicators of a circulation problem in the legs.

People with vascular disease are most likely to develop leg discoloration, especially for women 50 and older.

Leg Discoloration Causes

Leg discoloration can be caused by various things, including bruising, injury, or allergic reaction. If those don’t seem to be the case, the most common cause is poor circulation.

When circulation is insufficient, blood flow is congested and builds up pressure throughout the vein causing the blood to pool and veins to leak. The iron from the red blood cells stains the skin causing it to appear discolored.

The most prevalent causes of poor circulation and leg discoloration are chronic venous insufficiency and deep vein thrombosis.


Leg Discoloration Symptoms

The most prominent symptom of leg discoloration is discoloration itself. Often, one or both legs have blotches throughout that appear dark purple, red, or brown. For a majority of patients, the lower legs are the most affected.

Other symptoms may include:


Treating Leg Discoloration

Leg discoloration requires professional medical treatment.

Depending on the size and severity of your leg discoloration, treatment may involve any of the following:


Advanced Vein Care You Can Trust

If you are living with leg discoloration due to a venous condition our team of compassionate vein specialists can help with minimally invasive treatment that meets your health and wellness goals.

We are experienced in diagnosing, treating, and preventing leg discoloration and other vein diseases. To learn more or to schedule a consultation, contact uscontact uscontact us today.

Take the Quiz
Houston Fibroids leaf icon
Contact Us
Experienced Vein Specialists
Find out why more patients choose non-surgical vascular and vein clinics for treating various venous diseases. Schedule an appointment with our vein specialists today.
Houston Fibroids Logo in white
Sister site - Dallas Fibroid Center logo in whiteSister site - Houston Fibroid Center logo in whiteSister site - Texas Prostate Institute logo in whiteSister site - Texas Hemorrhoid Institute logo in whiteSister site - Texas Knee Institute logo in white

2024 Texas Endovascular. All rights reserved. Website Design by Healthcare Success