This doc share information about Varicose Veins.

1. Varicose Veins: Causes, Symptoms
and Treatment
VaricoseVeins:
Generally, varicose veinsoccur in the legs. These are the
twisted and enlarged veinsmostly in the legs. It is because of
the long durationof standing and walkingwhich increases
the pressure in the lower part of the body.
This disease can be just a cosmetic concern for many people
who are facing only mild symptoms. But for other people, it
can be serious concerns who are facing unbearablepain and
discomfort. Varicose veins can also lead to many other
serious problems.
Causes of VaricoseVeins:
The veinscarry blood from the lower part of the body to the
upper part have an only one-way valve. This valve prevents
the blood from flowing backward. In varicose veins, these
valves get fail due to which the bloodstart getting pool
rather than flowing towards the heart. This results in the
enlargement of the veins. The veins in the leg are farthest
from the heart and face the gravity which makes it hard to
make the blood flow.

2. The general causes of the varicose veins are:
• Heavy Weight or Obesity
• Pregnancy
• Menopause
• 50+ old age
• Genetic Factors
• Long duration standing
VaricoseVeins Symptoms:
At the initialstage, the patientmay not feel any painin the
varicose veins. The signs for identifyingthe varicose veins
are:
The colorof veins get to change into blue or purple Veins
start lookinglike cords on the legs and appeartwisted and
bulging.
When the varicose veins become painful, the symptoms
are:
1. Ache and heaviness in the legs.
2. Swelling, burning, muscle cramping, and throbbing in the legs.
3. Unbearable pain after standing and walking for a long duration.
4. Itching and irritation around the veins.
5. Skin discoloration

3. Diagnosis of VaricoseVeins:
Generally, the doctor begins by examining the legs and
appearingveins while you are standing or sitting in the
diagnosisof varicose veins. Also, the doctor will ask some
questionsto know about the symptoms you are facing.
There are some tests that also need to perform such as
Ultrasound for checking the bloodflow. On the basis of
location,the doctor may also perform a Venogram test to
further analysisof the veins. A special dye injects in the legs
and then X-ray is taken.
Treatment of VaricoseVeins:
In the treatment, the Varicose Veinsdoctors are very
conservative. They firstly advise you for changing the lifestyle
and then perform the required treatments.
The lifestylechanges here include:
• Avoiding prolong standing
• Reducing weight in the case of obesity
• Exercise
• Stockings or compression stocks usage.

4. Surgery:
If the above mentioned,lifestyle changes don’t give
beneficialresults or if you are suffering from unbearablepain
then your doctor can advise you for an invasive procedure.
Vein ligationand stripping is surgical treatment. In this
treatment, anesthesia is used. In this procedure, the surgeon
makes cut in the skin, cut the varicose vein and then removes
it.
The other treatment optionsinclude:
• Sclerotherapy
• Microsclerotherapy
• Laser Surgery
• EndovenousAblationTherapy
• Endoscopic Vein Surgery