Varicose Veins Keep Some in Long Pants All Year

March 18th, 2012

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SUNDAY, March 18 (HealthDay News) — Varicose veins are a
cosmetic issue for most people, but they can be a sign of a serious
medical problem for others, an expert says.

“Twenty to 25 percent of Americans have varicose veins, and about 6
percent have more advanced venous disease including skin changes or,
occasionally, ulcerations,” Dr. Peter Gloviczki, a vascular surgeon at the
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., said in a clinic news release.

“Evaluation of varicose veins with ultrasound is an easy and accurate
way to assess the need for treatment. New, minimally invasive therapy is
available today that is effective and is performed as outpatient
treatment,” said Gloviczki, who helped develop national guidelines for the
treatment of varicose veins for the Society for Vascular Surgery and
American Venous Forum.

Varicose veins typically appear in the legs, ankles and feet. People
more likely to develop them include older adults, pregnant women, obese
people, and those who sit or stand for long periods of time or who have a
family history of varicose veins.

In some people, varicose veins can lead to more serious problems such
as swollen legs, skin changes, bleeding, blood clots and ulcers, according
to Gloviczki.

Exercise, weight loss and elevating the legs can reduce pain and
prevent varicose veins from worsening, he said. Compression stockings that
squeeze the legs and improve blood flow often are recommended before
doctors opt for medical procedures.

More information

The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has more about varicose veins.