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Varicose Veins
 

What causes Varicose Veins?
Healthy veins return blood to the heart and lungs so it can be re-oxygenated. A system of valves makes this happen by allowing the blood to flow in only one direction, up. When valves fail or leak, gravity causes blood to flow backwards and pool inside the vein.  This causes a varicose vein.
 
Varicose vein risk factors include:
»  Family history
»  Pregnancy
»  Occupations that  require standing  for long periods of  time
»  Trauma
 

Common Symptoms of Varicose Veins

Common symptoms of varicose veins include: pain, fatigue, itching, burning, swelling, cramping, restlessness and throbbing.

Varicose veins often become large and ropelike. Overly distended varicose veins, especially near the ankle, can rupture and cause bleeding. In some cases, varicose veins can cause serious health issues such as venous leg ulcers.

Varicose veins can be a serious disorder that restricts work and leisure activities for both men and women.
 

Varicose Vein Treatment Options
The physicians of Vein Clinics of America use both Endovenous Laser Treatment (ELT) and Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy to treat varicose veins. Since no two cases of varicose veins are ever exactly alike, the physician will tailor the treatment program to meet your needs specifically.
 
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The above information was last updated on 2/19/09 by Dr. Theodore King , M.D. on behalf of Vein Clinics of America (VCA). VCA is the largest medical group in the country dedicated exclusively to treating vein disease.
 
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