Why Do Varicose Veins Occur?

Why are your veins starting to show? This condition is called varicose veins and while found most prominently in your legs, this issue can appear in your arms and face as well in the form of spider veins; smaller veins that branch out like spider legs.

While these are mostly a cosmetic nuisance, in other cases, varicose veins can actually cause discomfort. In more severe cases, common physical symptoms of varicose veins include itching, a heavy ache in your legs, or potential swelling.

There are both self-care remedies and medical procedures performed by professional clinics like Vein and Laser Center that can minimize varicose veins. However, it is largely up to the individual to determine what type of aid is needed based on their symptom severity.

 

Causes and Symptoms of Varicose Veins

Varicose veins appear differently in all individuals, but they stem from the same issue: malfunctioning valves. Veins are elastic tunnels that allow blood to easily flow throughout the body, and ones in legs have small valves to prevent blood from flowing back away from the heart.

When these valves are damaged, they tend to malfunction and cause blood to naturally run backward, filling up and stretching the vein. Due to the elasticity of the vein, as they fill back up, they stretch, twist, and contort, making them more visible through the skin’s surface and appearing in webbed fashion.

Aside from the obvious cosmetic diagnosis of varicose or the smaller spider veins, more extreme issues can indicate that your varicose veins are becoming a problem that needs a fix. A debilitating symptom occurs when an individual stands or sits too long; the pain can mount to an intensity making it impossible to walk.

How To Remedy Varicose Veins

If you are experiencing no physical symptoms but only the cosmetic effects of varicose veins or spider veins, many self-care at-home remedies can greatly improve the look. Aside from keeping your legs elevated or wearing a compression sock, frequent exercise is a must.

Even if you are not struggling with varicose veins, it pays to add variation to your daily routine in movement. If you sit to work, stand throughout the day to change things up, and vice versa. This can help prevent varicose veins from happening or worse, becoming debilitating.

But in many instances, self-care remedies are not enough, and the assistance of a clinic like Vein and Laser Center is needed. This need should not be ignored, because severe varicose veins can actually lead to other medical trauma, such as ulcers, blood clots, or even bleeds. 

A Medical Solution

If varicose veins or spider veins are causing you to experience pain or discomfort that is not easing with the help of self-care remedies, that is usually the time to contact a clinic for help.

Are you looking for treatments of Varicose Veins or Spider Veins? Contact Dr. Darbandi at  Vein and Laser Center today to set up a time to discuss your options by visiting our website or calling us at 815-744-0005.