This is Why you Treat Varicose Veins Quickly

Why should you treat varicose veins quickly? Well, we all know that varicose veins are unsightly. But, if left untreated, they may cause pain and discomfort, along with other complications. According to a study published in The Journal of Venous Diseases, untreated varicose veins in the pelvis can you to develop varicose legs veins. Previously, the connection between pelvic and leg varicose veins was only established for women. With this new research, however, it becomes clear that men are also at risk.

Furthermore, reports from Harvard Health reveal that when you don't treat varicose veins, you can develop pain, inflammation, rashes, skin discoloration, bleeding, infections, blood clots and deep vein thrombosis. Plus, you may experience fatigue with varicose veins, making it difficult to get through your day. The skin around your ankles and calves can change color, becoming dark or even growing thicker. Additionally, the skin on your could become red, inflamed and tender. Left untreated at this point, you could develop venous ulcers. Finally, according to this PLOS study, having varicose veins is associated with a significant risk for heart failure. As such, treating them quickly is of utmost importance.

A New Approach to Varicose Veins

Leg veins are pretty easy to examine and treat. After all, they're usually right near the surface of your body. That makes it easy to spot any problems, usually with a simple ultrasound. Pelvic veins, especially in men, are much harder to spot, because they are buried deep within your body.

While full vein scans are not necessary for every patient experiencing varicose veins, looking beyond the legs may be crucial for treating some individuals—especially men and women with recurring problems. In other words, if the varicose veins in your legs keep coming back after treatment, you may have to look beyond the valves and veins in your trunk. According to the new evidence, a pelvic vein scan may help prevent your varicose veins from coming back!

Now, in our vascular clinics in Houston and Dallas, we are equipped to treat varicocele, pelvic and varicose veins and the ones that develop in your legs. When you request a consultation in one of our offices, we are prepared to offer comprehensive vein scans. That will help  get to the root cause of your varicose veins, allowing our interventional radiologists to craft a customized treatment plan that should prevent problems from returning.