Varicose Veins - Colorado Varicose Vein Cure

Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted. Varicose veins commonly refers to the veins on the leg, although varicose veins occur elsewhere. Varicose veins are distinguished from reticular veins (blue veins) and telangiectasias (spider veins), which also involve valvular insufficiency, by the size and location of the veins.

Veins have leaflet valves to prevent blood from flowing backwards (retrograde). Leg muscles pump the veins to return blood to the heart. When veins become enlarged, the leaflets of the valves no longer meet properly, and the valves don't work. One cause of valve failure is deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can cause permanent damage to the valves. The blood collects in the veins and they enlarge even more.

Varicose veins are common in the superficial veins of the legs, which are subject to high pressure when standing. Besides cosmetic problems, varicose veins are often painful, especially when standing or walking. They often itch, and scratching them can cause ulcers. Serious complications are rare. Non-surgical treatments include sclerotherapy, elastic stockings, elevating the legs, and exercise. The traditional surgical treatment for years has been painful vein stripping to remove the affected veins. Fortunately, the doctors at the Vein Care Institute specialize in advanced treatment for varicose veins with less invasive treatments, such as EVLA ( endovenous laser treatment). Patients can get their varicose veins removed in one treatment with minimal discomfort.

Because most of the blood in the legs is returned by the deep veins, the superficial veins, which return only about 10 per cent of the total blood of the legs, can usually be removed or ablated without serious harm.

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