Healthy Living
Who gets varicose veins?
Varicose veins are abnormal blood vessels that typically develop in your legs and feet. They look like bulging, twisted clusters of blue or purple veins. Faulty valves and increased pressure in your legs can cause vessel walls to weaken and veins to swell and protrude.
Both women and men can get varicose veins. They are more likely to develop as you age. And they’re fairly common — some estimates say between 30 and 50 percent of adults may develop them.
“The study is observational, but it did seem to suggest an association between having varicose veins and the formation of blood clots deep in the leg,” Dr. Joseph says. “But more research is needed to verify the findings.”
What are the symptoms?
If you’re like most people, you don’t have any symptoms, or you only have minor symptoms, Dr. Joseph says.
Most of the time, varicose veins aren’t a serious problem; they’re really more of a nuisance,” he says. However, they may make your legs ache or feel heavy, tired or itchy. They may bother you more at the end of the day — especially if you were on your feet a lot.
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