Vein Symptoms
Understanding Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that show under the skin, most often in the legs. They are common, and they are more than a cosmetic concern. They are a sign that the valves inside your veins are not working as they should.
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The Cause
What Causes Varicose Veins?
Healthy veins have tiny one-way valves that keep blood moving up toward the heart. When those valves weaken, some blood flows backward and pools in the leg. The vein stretches, bulges and twists, and a varicose vein is born.
Family history is the biggest factor. Age, pregnancy, hormonal changes and extra body weight all add pressure to the leg veins. So do long hours of standing or sitting, which let blood collect in the legs.
Treatment
Treatment Options for Varicose Veins
Varicose vein treatment has moved well beyond surgery. Today most options are done in the office, take under an hour, and let you get back to daily life quickly. The right choice depends on your veins, which we map with an ultrasound.
- ClariVein
- VenaSeal
- Varithena
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Laser Ablation
- Sclerotherapy
When to Act
When to Seek Medical Care for Varicose Veins
Varicose veins do not have to hurt to be worth checking. Book an evaluation if you notice any of these. If a leg suddenly becomes swollen, red and painful, or you have chest pain or trouble breathing, get emergency care right away.
- Aching, heavy or tired legs that get worse through the day
- Swelling in your ankles or lower legs
- Itching, or skin that looks brown or red near the veins
- A sore near the ankle that is slow to heal
Don't Wait
The Reason You Don't Want to Wait
Varicose veins rarely go away on their own. Left alone, vein disease tends to move in one direction:
- Bulging, twisted veins you can see and feel
- Aching, heaviness and swelling in the legs
- Skin discoloration, often brownish or reddish
- Dry, itchy, thickened skin
- Bleeding from a vein close to the surface
- Open sores, called ulcers, around the ankle
The earlier varicose veins are checked, the more options you have, and the simpler treatment is. A short visit now can save you years of discomfort.
Learn More About Vein DiseaseRelated
See other symptoms
Spider VeinsFine, web-like vessels that show through the skin and can be an early sign of vein disease.Read More
Venous InsufficiencyA condition where blood flow through the veins is inadequate, leading to swelling and discomfort.Read More
Leg SwellingPuffiness in the ankles and calves, often worse at the end of the day.Read More
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