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Why Do I Have So Many Varicose Veins?

Bulging varicose veins affect many people, but some have more than others. These twisted, discolored veins can make you want to hide them, affecting your confidence, especially if there are a lot of them. If you wonder why you have so many varicose veins and how to get rid of them, a vein specialist like Dr. Schwartz can help you understand the underlying causes of this problem and how to treat them. 

What are Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins are a type of damaged, dysfunctional vein that has become stretched, allowing its red, blue, or purple pigments to become visible. They may be raised above the skin and look like a twisted rope. Varicose veins and spider veins can occur together, but spider veins are smaller and usually a cosmetic issue, while varicose veins can be a sign of a medical condition. 

If you have a lot of varicose veins, you may have venous insufficiency, a condition that happens when the one-way valves in your deep leg veins weaken and allow blood to pool. This blood can flow back into the veins that feed into the larger ones, stretching and damaging them. Venous insufficiency can be treated safely with a minimally invasive procedure. 

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Why Do I Have So Many Varicose Veins?

While many people develop a few varicose veins, especially as they age, some people have more. Many factors can play a role in your varicose vein problem, including:

You Inherited Them

Genetics plays a strong role in whether you develop varicose veins, so if members of your immediate family have a lot of these problem veins, you are at higher risk. However, you may not know about your relatives’ varicose vein problem if they usually hide it. 

Your Hormones Have Changed

Varicose veins affect women more often than men, most likely because changes in hormones like estrogen affect your veins, circulation, and other parts of your biology. Problem veins that develop during pregnancy sometimes fade afterward, but some do not. 

You Don’t Move Much

The veins in your legs cannot push blood upward, so they rely on the movement of your leg muscles to keep blood circulating properly. If you spend long periods of time sitting or standing without moving your legs much, it can put more pressure on the valves in those veins. 

You Have Health Problems

If you have health issues such as obesity, cardiovascular problems, or many others, they can contribute to forming varicose veins. An injury to your leg can also affect circulation. Some medications may increase or decrease your risk. 

You Smoke or Use Tobacco Products

The most avoidable factor in developing varicose veins is the use of tobacco products, especially but not limited to smoking. All tobacco products are associated with circulatory health problems and increased varicose veins, especially when used long-term.

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What’s the Best Treatment for Varicose Veins?

Dr. Craig Schwartz will assess your venous health using a type of scan called venous Doppler ultrasound. This technology allows him to visualize the blood flow within your veins and detect problems. He may recommend one or more treatments, including:

Conservative Treatment

Some people find temporary relief from noninvasive methods such as compression garments, increased physical activity, and other lifestyle changes. While insurance companies may require a trial of these methods, many people will need more effective treatment.

Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT)

EVLT is the definitive treatment for damage to the deep veins within your legs. A thin fiber that carries laser energy is guided into the vein, where the laser energy causes scarring that collapses the vein. Surrounding veins can easily take over the job without affecting their health, restoring normal circulation. 

Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy

Varicose veins beneath the surface of the skin may be treated with this method, which uses ultrasound to guide a thin needle into the vein. It injects a compound that scars and damages the vein walls, causing it to close and halting blood flow. Treated veins fade over time. 

Ambulatory Phlebectomy

This minimally invasive treatment immediately gets rid of visible varicose veins by removing them using tiny hooks and dot-sized incisions. This treatment eliminates the unsightly vein instead of letting it fade over time. 

What to Expect After Varicose Vein Treatment

Depending on the treatment you receive, you may be instructed to limit yourself to light activities, such as walking for the first day or two. You will receive a compression garment to wear as directed. Most people can return to low-activity jobs immediately, and regular walking during healing will help the process. 

Varicose veins can take several weeks to a month or more to fade entirely. Once gone, though, the treated vein will never return. However, you can develop new varicose veins over time. By managing the factors within your control, such as lifestyle changes, you can lower the risk of seeing new ones

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It was a good experience. Taylor walked me through exactly what would happen and how things would feel along the process. That help put me at ease about the whole process.
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The staff is very attentive, friendly and caring. Dr. Schwartz is the best doctor in the Kansas State area. He is professional and knows what he is doing. I am very pleased with the results and will continue to see him for all my vein and body needs.
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If you are interested in treating your varicose veins, please call us at (913) 451-8346 or complete our online contact form, and one of our trusted staff members will reach out to you. Premier Vein & Body is located in Kansas City, MO, just past the State Line, and proudly serves Leawood, Overland Park, Johnson County, and the entire Kansas City metro area.

** This blog provides general information and discussion about medicine, health, and related subjects. The words and other content in this blog and any linked materials are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. If anyone has a medical concern, they should consult with an appropriately licensed physician.

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