Dr. Barry Oswalt, MD, FACS, leads Fort Worth Vein Center with a clear mission: helping people finally find relief from chronic vein symptoms. He’s treated thousands using ultrasound-guided, minimally invasive techniques, and he’s board-certified in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine.
What Chronic Venous Insufficiency Does to Your Legs Over Time
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) happens when the valves in your leg veins stop working properly. Instead of blood flowing back to your heart the way it should, it pools in your legs. That extra pressure can cause swelling, pain, and changes in the skin.
Over time, this pressure can break down the skin entirely, leading to painful, slow-healing ulcers, usually around the ankles.
These ulcers aren’t just uncomfortable. They can make everyday activities hard and put you at risk for serious infections. What’s worse is that many people live with CVI for years before realizing what’s really causing the problem.
How CVI Leads to Leg Ulcers
When blood backs up in the veins, it creates inflammation and damages the surrounding tissue. Skin becomes thin, dry, or discolored, and eventually, open sores can form. These ulcers can take months to heal and often return if the root cause isn’t treated.
Getting the Right Diagnosis and Treatment
If you’ve been told your leg ulcers are a skin condition or if you’ve tried creams and wound care without success, it may be time to see a vein specialist.
Dr. Oswalt often meets patients who were misdiagnosed or treated with outdated methods like vein stripping. He focuses on diagnosing the real cause and treating it with modern techniques.
Depending on your condition, treatment may include ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, or other minimally invasive procedures that improve circulation and support long-term healing.
Expert Vein Care Is Just a Call Away
You don’t have to keep living with pain, swelling, or embarrassment. If you’re in Fort Worth or Arlington and you suspect something deeper is going on, call 817-536-9600 to schedule your consultation with Fort Worth Vein Center.
