Varicose Veins - How They Can Ruin Your Summer

What are Varicose Veins?
What makes them different from regular veins? Well, varicose veins are swollen blood vessels, they may look tangled and ropey in some cases. They tend to bulge out and may appear blue or violet in color. They are often found on the legs and feet, sometimes in the inner thighs. So if you notice some ugly veins bulging in your legs or feet, they are most likely varicose veins.

Statistics indicate that about 7 out of 10 American women will suffer from vein problems before reaching the age of 50. Most of these women often have them during their forties. Although the risks of women having vein problems are much higher than that of men, this does not mean they will not have vein problems. Men too may be diagnosed with the same condition, though men tend to ignore these veins.

One fact is that they can really ruin your day. Those ugly veins will make you less confident in wearing those skirts and mini shorts during summer. Varicose veins are confused often with spider veins, which are less serious and milder. Spider veins are regular veins that are ugly, they are more on the cosmetic side.
So before going on, what exactly is the cause of varicose veins? Doctors say that they are the result of weak vein walls causing blood to flow unnaturally, creating visible and bulging veins in the area.

Still not sure if you have varicose veins? Check out these symptoms.
1. Swelling of the ankles of under the knee. May feel a little pain when the areas are put to pressure.
2. A feeling of heaviness when legs are in prolonged positions.
3. Cramps or aching in leg region or feet.
4. Burning sensation around the area with the visible veins.

Having at least 3 of these symptoms will mean that you are likely to have the condition. If you are feeling discomfort and pain in your legs, it may always be considered a negative sign, so please consult your doctor.

If you have the condition, do not worry. It is not life threatening. Varicose vein treatments have advanced rapidly in the recent years. They can be removed easily through laser treatments, which can be absolutely painless. Just ask your friends or do your research on the web to find the right doctor for you.

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