Who Develops Varicose Veins? Symptoms & Varicose Vein Treatment

Let’s not beat around the bush. Let’s come to the point straight – who develops varicose veins? Simply out - about 3 in 100 adults develop varicose veins at some point or other in their lives.

It is also important to mention here; most people with varicose veins may not have an underlying disease. They may occur for no apparent reason.

The valves inside leg veins are responsible for carrying the blood straight up to the heart. When these valves see any difficulty in functioning properly, they tend to substantiate the blood in the vein itself leading to improper flow. This result in inflammation of the vein with blood that gets stocked up there - named as varicose veins. Those that are smaller in appearance and occur on the surface of the skin are medically termed as spider veins. That’s right; the occurrence of varicose veins is more frequent in women.

However, the chance of developing varicose veins may increase with -

• Pregnancy: This occurs when the baby causes extra pressure on the veins. Varicose veins may appear or even may become worse during pregnancy but usually they improve after childbirth once the  pressure on the veins eases.
• Age: Varicose veins are rather common symptom with increasing age.
• Standing a lot: Jobs that involve lots of standing are often said to cause varicose veins
• Feminine features (the time during hormonal changes starting from puberty and extending till menopause)
• Excessive use of birth control contraceptive pills
• By birth - faulty valves
• Heaviness/Excess fat
• Blood clot issue in legs
• Hereditary Problem

Often some underlying issue may also cause varicose veins - for example:

• Blood clot or injury in a deep leg vein
• A swelling or tumor in the lower part of the tummy
• Very rarely, varicose veins are due to abnormal blood vessels

What are some of the symptoms of varicose veins?

In most of the cases people with varicose veins have no symptoms. Although people are concerned about the aesthetic aspect and appearance of the veins however the larger varicose veins can ache, itch and also feel heavy.

• Weakness and pain in the inflated part
• Noticeable bulging veins
• Swollen ankles, heel spur
• Skin irritation around the affected area

Severe symptoms include:

• Continuous, mild calf pain while standing for long
• skin ulcer
• Dry scales with comparatively thin skin
• Hard Ankles

Do you need varicose vein treatment?

• You may consider varicose vein treatment in Huntington Beach for one of the following reasons:
• Seek medical help if leg swelling or skin changes develop over prominent veins
• If skin ulcer does occur then treatment is necessary to cure the ulcer
• Consult with a qualified doctor for symptoms of itch or discomfort.
• If you feel that the veins look unsightly

Our Vein Ablation and Leg Ulceration Treatment are non-invasive. We treat varicose veins by applying laser or radiofrequency ablation therapy. The treatment is done as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia.