A vein is a blood vessel that is designed to help circulate blood throughout the body, including in and out of the lungs and heart. These are typically not seen because they are internal parts, but there are some cases in which they might protrude from the skin or become otherwise noticeable. Varicose vein treatment Austin is available to those in and around the Austin TX area who want to get rid of unsightly, twisted, swollen and potential painful veins.

There are many theories as to what causes this problem to form in the vein. A consensus of the modern day is that damage or defectiveness of valves is the main reason that this issue with varicosities develop. Valves prevent the backward flow of blood in the veins and are designed to keep the blood going through to the heart.

It has not been determined the exact cause for valves to become faulty. Some think it is an inherited problem. In other words, some people have a higher likelihood to have too little valves or ones that do not work correctly. Others may be born with abnormalities of their vein wall, which eventually leads to weakness and a higher chance of the valves leaking and separating.

Faulty valves lead to varicose veins. In these situations, the blood flow reverses and goes back rather than moving forward. It travels in reverse, down into the superficial veins instead of toward the heart. This leads to a lot of pressure in the vein. It is this increased pressure that eventually leads to the varicosities.

Many things can make this issue worse. Some situations that are likely to aggravate the veins and make the issue seem worse: aging, prolonged standing, straining, surgery or trauma to the area, and pregnancy. Every case will differ in many respects.

Generally speaking, varicosities are not difficult to detect. Once they have developed, they are quite visible. These are largely considered cosmetic problems but could come with pain as well. They often protrude and bulge under the skin and might have a rope-like feel. The legs might ache and appear more heavy or itchy because of the veins. Symptoms could intensify after long period of standing. Some may have a bad pain from standing or eventually even develop leg cramps.

The veins might be more prominent or first show up during a time of pregnancy or menstruation. This is also a time when they might feel more bothersome. Not all people will experience symptoms from this condition. In fact, many people may only consider this to be a cosmetic issue that they want to fix so that they look better.

Many different options are available to those interested in improving this condition so that they look and feel better. The most common solutions that are used: ambulatory phlebotomy, vein stripping and ligation, microsclerotherapy, sclerotherapy, lifestyle changes, endovenous ablation, surgery, and more. Still, it is suggested that people consult with a trusted and trained doctor when considering their options. The results will vary.