7 Ways to Treat Varicose Veins
If you’ve looked at your legs recently and noticed a few spots where your blood vessels are raised or darkened, you’re not alone: Millions of people have varicose veins.
For such a common condition, it’s surprising how little we know about it. What are they, anyway? “Varicose veins are veins that become abnormally swollen, usually due to defective valves in the vein, abnormal valves in the vein, or abnormal venous pressures in the legs,” explains Dr. Michael Swann, a board-certified dermatologist based in Missouri. “They are sometimes bluish in color, protrude from the surface of the skin, and frequently have a winding or worm-like appearance.”
What’s worse, many report pain associated with varicose veins. Luckily, there are treatments available and suggested lifestyle tweaks to help. Here’s the pro-consulted rundown on what you can do about this pesky problem:
5. Phlebectomy
The Takeaway
While your varicose veins could be simply an aesthetic dilemma, you should talk to a doctor if you’ve noticed them. “Anyone wanting to get treated should make sure their little veins aren’t the sign of a bigger problem,” says Dr. Swann. For example, blue varicose veins could indicate that there’s a “true problem with a valve in the bigger vessels,” says Dr. Mariwalla.
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