Symmetry Vascular Center is proud to offer comprehensive care for patients with chronic venous insufficiency and has done so for nearly twenty years. Our practice is the only outpatient facility in the Martin and St. Lucie County area to have obtained and maintained continuous IAC-accreditation over that time. Our commitment to our patients, appropriate care, and continuous quality improvement allows us to hold such a distinguished honor. Symmetry Vascular Center specializes in multiple different therapies for the correction of chronic venous reflux. We perform endovenous laser ablation, microphlebectomy, Varithena ® chemical ablation, in-office venography, and sclerotherapy to treat the entire spectrum of venous disease. Sometimes people develop a painful hard knot in the leg which may actually be a clot in a superficial vein. This problem is called superficial thrombophlebitis or STP. It is painful, warm, red, and very tender. STP is best treated with NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen), along with warm compresses. Sometimes blood thinners are required if the clot is extensive. Emergency rooms and walk-in clinics often prescribe antibiotics, which are unnecessary as there is no infection. The redness associated with phlebitis is due to the intense inflammatory response to the clot. This response is blunted by NSAIDs and will dissipate in a few days.