Varicose Veins Cause and Treatment

Varicose veins are caused by the breaking of valves inside your most common veins, known as the greater or lesser saphenous veins.

The most common reason for varicose veins is your genetics.

Other factors that contribute to varicose veins are:

• Pregnancy
• Obesity
• Prolonged Standing

Varicose Veins vs. Spider Veins

Varicose veins are branch veins under pressure that are bulging through the surface of the skin.

These types of veins can cause damage to the deep vein system.

Spider veins mostly occur in women above the knee.  Spider veins that are below the knee and at the ankle are often the 1^st signs of varicose veins that are yet to be seen.

These types of vein are mostly benign.

Treating Varicose Veins

Not treating your varicose veins can lead to issues later in life such as poor circulation which can lead to:

• Swelling
• Edema
• Pain
• Breakdown of nerve, muscle, and skin, in your lower leg

You can see a qualified vein specialist about your options for treating your varicose veins such as:

• Sclerothrapy
• Laser Surgeries
• Catheter Assisted Procedures
• High Ligation and Vein Stripping
• Ambulatory Phlebectomy
• Endoscopic Vein Surgery

Compression stockings are elastic garments worn on your legs that compress the limb, exerting pressure against your leg, reducing the diameter of the distended veins, and causing an increase in blood flow.

Compression stockings help combat varicose veins and help relieve the discomfort and swelling.

Compressions stockings are also used in recovery to help reduce swelling and bruising after varicose vein treatments.

There are also a number of over the counter remedies for the treatment of varicose veins.

These varicose vein creams are not really effective at treating varicose veins.

Once the vein valves have broken they cannot be repaired with surface based creams.

Diet and Exercise

While varicose veins are mostly caused by genetics, diet and exercise can slow down the progression of your varicose veins.

Exercise and movement is important for overall blood flow.  Running can occasionally make your varicose veins feel worse if they become swollen…

… but running is usually good as long as you do not experience any bad symptoms from it.

Lack of exercise and being overweight can make the varicose veins worse.

Being healthy and fit can slow down the overall progression and have you feeling better.

Here’s What To Do Now

If you are suffering from varicose veins or have just been treated for them and need compression stockings, give us a call today.

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