Everything You Need to Know About
What Are Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, and often da purple or blue veins that appear just under the surfac of the skin—usually in the legs or feet. They happe when the tiny valves inside your veins stop workin properly.Insteadofhelpingbloodflowsmoothlyback the heart, these faulty valves let blood pool in the vei causingittobulgeandtwist. They can be more than just a cosmetic issue. For som people, varicose veins lead to aching, swelling, a heavy feeling in the legs, and even skin ulcers if left untreated. Early vein treatment can help relieve symptoms and preventcomplications.
Common Symptoms & Risk Factors
Symptoms: Aching,heavylegs
Swellinginankles
Itchingaroundtheveins
Burning, throbbing, or cramping
RiskFactors:
Age,genetics,obesity
Pregnancy
Long periods of standing or sitting
Sedentarylifestyle
Modern Treatment Options
MinimallyInvasiveTreatments:
EVLT (Endovenous Laser Therapy) – uses laser toclosedamagedveins
Sclerotherapy – injected solution collapses smallveins
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) – heat energy
sealsoffveins
Ambulatory Phlebectomy – removes surface veinsthroughtinycuts
Prevention & When to See a Specialist
PreventionTips: Exerciseregularly
Avoid standing or sitting for too long
Elevatelegswhenresting
Wearcompressionstockingsif recommended
SeeaVeinSpecialistIf: You experience persistent painorswelling
Your veins become hard ordiscolored kinulcersdevelop
