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There’s no way to completely prevent varicose veins, but improving circulation and muscle tone may help. Regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding high heels and standing for long periods may help prevent varicose veins or keep them from worsening.

Spider veins are small broken capillaries close to the skin’s surface that are mostly cosmetic in nature and rarely cause pain. Varicose veins can cause leg swelling and pain, are larger, situated deeper and often protrude outward.

It is not uncommon for some women to experience varicose veins during pregnancy. Hormonal changes factor in as increased progestin levels can dilate veins. Also, during pregnancy, the uterus puts pressure on the vein that carries blood from the legs to the heart, further contributing to varicose veins.

Varicose veins are usually not serious, but complications can happen, including phlebitis (swelling and inflammation of the vein) and blood clots.

The Vein Center is a state-of-the-art facility entirely dedicated to the diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment of venous conditions by board-certified vascular specialists.

Many insurance companies cover the cost of treating varicose veins as they are symptoms of vein disease. Our insurance specialists can help you determine eligibility for coverage.

The Vein Center at Lam Vascular & Associates is set up to diagnose and treat many vascular conditions, including Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). When a blood clot develops in the deep veins of an arm, or more likely a leg, this is DVT, which affects up to 900,000 Americans each year.

Spider veins are small broken capillaries close to the surface of the skin. They are mostly cosmetic in nature and rarely cause pain. Varicose veins or CVI (Chronic Venous Insufficiency), on the other hand, can cause leg swelling and pain, are larger (usually more than a quarter-inch in diameter) and often protrude outward. They are situated deeper than spider veins and can be related to more serious vein disorders. Varicose veins are definitely more than a cosmetic concern and, as tempting as it is, should not be covered up and ignored. Left untreated, they can cause significant discomfort, including pain, burning and swelling. They also pose significant risks to your health. What causes varicose veins? Your veins have one-way valves to properly regulate blood flow back to the heart and lungs. When those valves are faulty, blood may leak backward and begin to collect or “pool” in the veins, causing varicose veins. Over time, varicose veins can lead to chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a more serious condition, in which it becomes increasingly harder for the leg veins to pump blood back to the heart.

Symptoms of varicose veins include: Visible large veins just under the skin’s surface Swelling in the lower legs or ankles Heavy or tired feeling in the legs Leg cramping, pain, achy or itchy sensation Changes in skin color and texture Sores, ulcers or open wounds developing

Anyone can develop varicose veins, but certain people are more at risk, including women, those over the age of 60, those who are medically obese, anyone who stands or sits for long periods of time and those with a family history of varicose veins. Trauma to the leg can also cause varicose veins.

Varicose veins are diagnosed during a physical exam at The Vein Center. Your doctor will take a medical history, examine your legs and ask you to describe the pain and other symptoms. Additional noninvasive testing may be ordered, such as a venous doppler ultrasound, which can evaluate blood flow in the veins and identify whether there are blood clots and blockages.