Abingdon Office - Maryland
3401 Box Hill Corporate Center Drive
Suite #204
Abingdon, MD 21009
Belvedere Square - Maryland
540 East Belvedere Avenue
Suite #204
Baltimore, MD 21212
Columbia Office - Maryland
10700 Charter Drive
Suite #335
Columbia, MD 21044
Essex Office - Maryland
1124 Mace Avenue
Essex, MD 21221
Glen Burnie Office - Maryland
1811 Crain Highway South
Suite C
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Hagerstown Office - Maryland
11110 Medical Campus Road
Suite #125 (Green Entrance)
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Havre de Grace Office - Maryland
1500 Blenheim Farm Lane
Suite C
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Laurel Office - Maryland
14201 Laurel Park Drive
Suite #214
Laurel, MD 20707
Lutherville Office - Maryland
1212 York Road
Suite #B201
Lutherville, MD 21093
Pikesville Office - Maryland
1838 Greene Tree Road
Suite #325
Pikesville, MD 21208
Rosedale Office - Maryland
5233 King Avenue
Suite #104
Rosedale, MD 21237
Westminster Office - Maryland
826 Washington Road
Suite #203
Westminster, MD 21157
Chambersburg Office - Pennsylvania
121 Chambersburg Hill Drive
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Hanover Office - Pennsylvania
250 Fame Avenue
Suite #204
Hanover, PA 17331
York Office - Pennsylvania
2350 Freedom Way
Suite #253 (Courtyard Entrance)
York, PA 17402
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Varicose Veins: Symptoms, Risks, Treatment
Varicose veins (VV) normally occur in the legs when faulty valves in the veins allow blood to pool or flow backward. They are veins that are enlarged enough to see through your skin. Varicose veins appear blue or purple through the surface of the skin and may be raised or flat. In some people, varicose veins can resemble gnarled tree roots twisting across the skin. Although they primarily occur in the legs and feet, they can occur in virtually any part of your body.
Veins have a one-way valve within them that open and close to keep the blood flowing towards the heart. Weak or damaged vein walls and valves fail to move blood against the force of gravity when blood pressure increases within your veins. This is referred to as reflux. Over time, these veins may become enlarged and distorted, resulting in varicose veins.
Varicose veins are quite common. They affect about half of all people over the age of 50, including 55% of women and 45% of men in the United States.
While varicose veins can be simply cosmetic in some cases, symptoms of VV can worsen and progress over time. Cosmetic varicose veins are normally not a cause for concern, but they can also be a sign of a more serious condition. These symptoms will not go away on their own and should be discussed with a doctor as soon as possible if you have any concern. You may want to seek the advice of a vascular specialist if your symptoms include:
- Bulging, bluish veins
- Leg Pain
- A feeling of heaviness in the legs and feet
- Itching
- Changes in skin color
- Nighttime leg cramps
Symptoms can get worse with sitting or standing on your feet for long periods of time. Symptoms may get better when laying down and elevating your feet. Varicose veins can limit your activities.
While VV isn’t curable, they are treatable. People with VV can lead long, healthy lives while managing their condition. You have many options available, from lifestyle changes to nonsurgical outpatient procedures that can happen in less than an hour.
To learn more about your VV treatment options, schedule a consultation with Maryland Vascular Specialists. www.mvsdoctors.com
