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People of All Ages Can Get Varicose Veins
Feb 08, 2021
Vein disease affects over 80 million Americans, not all of those that suffer are over the age of 50. Many people with
varicose and spider veins
are in their 20s. They can be just as painful and threatening in younger people as they are in the older population.
What is the Difference Between Varicose Veins and Spider Veins?
The valves in your veins keep blood flowing in the right direction. However, when they become faulty, blood can flow the wrong way, and the blood can start to pool in the veins. This causes the vein to become bumpy, twisted, and purplish in color. As blood continues to pool, the vein begins to bulge and can become painful.
Spider veins or telangiectasias, which is their medical term, are small blood vessels that cluster together just under the surface of the skin, giving them a similar appearance to a spider web. They are usually found on the legs and can be blue, purple, or reddish in color. While some spider veins can be harmless, other spider veins can present with symptoms that require an evaluation. Many people upon evaluation learn that they have an underlying condition called CVI or chronic venous insufficiency. CVI is very common and can be treated and managed when diagnosed early.
At What Age Do You Get Varicose Veins? Your risk of getting varicose veins increases after you turn 50, but anyone of any age can get them. Unfortunately, varicose veins at a young age are more common than you might think. Because varicose veins can be inherited, even someone in their teen years can experience them. Women are more commonly affected than men, and if you have a job that keeps you on your feet for long hours or requires you to sit for most of the day, you are more likely to develop either varicose or spider veins. People who are obese, take birth control pills or other hormones, are pregnant are at higher risk of developing varicose veins. What kind of treatments are available? Regardless of your age, the treatments are many times the same. Conservative treatment of compression stocking wear is where most people start. Compression stockings can help relieve symptoms related to varicose and spider veins, but they do not treat them. For treatment, a visit to a vein specialist is in order. Treatments are same day and do not require down time. There are a couple different options your specialist can discuss with you; many involve removing the diseased vein through a laser ablation. To discuss your options call Upperline Florida Vein Center today.
At What Age Do You Get Varicose Veins? Your risk of getting varicose veins increases after you turn 50, but anyone of any age can get them. Unfortunately, varicose veins at a young age are more common than you might think. Because varicose veins can be inherited, even someone in their teen years can experience them. Women are more commonly affected than men, and if you have a job that keeps you on your feet for long hours or requires you to sit for most of the day, you are more likely to develop either varicose or spider veins. People who are obese, take birth control pills or other hormones, are pregnant are at higher risk of developing varicose veins. What kind of treatments are available? Regardless of your age, the treatments are many times the same. Conservative treatment of compression stocking wear is where most people start. Compression stockings can help relieve symptoms related to varicose and spider veins, but they do not treat them. For treatment, a visit to a vein specialist is in order. Treatments are same day and do not require down time. There are a couple different options your specialist can discuss with you; many involve removing the diseased vein through a laser ablation. To discuss your options call Upperline Florida Vein Center today.
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