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While most people donât develop serious problems from varicose veins, it is a common misconception that they are just a cosmetic issue. </p><p>When the body is operating as normal, valves in the veins keep the blood flowing towards the heart. When the body is transporting the blood up from the legs, it is working against gravity. If the veins are not working properly, the blood pools in the ankles or legs and pressure begins to build in the veins. This causes the veins to become swollen, weak and lumpy.</p><p>According to the <a href="https://www.heart.org/en/news/2018/09/24/being-tall-tied-to-higher-odds-for-varicose-veins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">American Heart Association</a>, approximately 33 million American adults have varicose veins. Also known as dilated veins, varicose veins result from increased pressure in the leg veins, similar to what causes spider veins. This increased pressure can be due to multiple reasons, such as:</p><ol><li data-list-item-id="ec4dc16a6de8eb59db68f9fa36690dc2c">Weakness in the vein valves (known as <a target="_blank" href="https://blog.ochsner.org/articles/what-is-venous-insufficiency/" rel="noreferrer noopener">venous insufficiency)</a></li><li data-list-item-id="e1cffbb8d4df82a68aa7fe7a63461cf1f">Blood clots</li><li data-list-item-id="e9f87b36d1d11e9f844da3e8a801efe25">Compression of the vein</li><li data-list-item-id="e3148157cd94b5fa7085e2aeef679e39e">Lifestyle</li></ol><h2>What are the symptoms of varicose veins?</h2><p>Burning, redness and pain are common symptoms associated with varicose veins. A few other signs and symptoms include:</p><ol><li data-list-item-id="e929b33ee68dda5313be47bf44f1ce931">Bulging veins â swollen, rope-like veins that are often blue or purple in color appear just under the skin. They can develop in clusters and spider veins may appear nearby. This is the most recognizable sign of varicose veins.</li><li data-list-item-id="e64c4c9155203adaa7782dcb84061337d">Heavy legs â after physical activity, the muscles in your legs may feel heavy or tired.</li><li data-list-item-id="e5965f1553960d0bc672d841c78ee1822">Itching â the area around the veins may itch.</li><li data-list-item-id="e31551c7e6a83c78a84ffcd03eecaf0ff">Pain â legs may become achy, or sores may begin to appear behind your knees.</li><li data-list-item-id="e7625897a8c80053c55826b5b71feddb3">Muscle cramps</li><li data-list-item-id="e863d98160ad8962b49b03e9014d66809">Swelling</li><li data-list-item-id="e6469e6f8922ac3a493009b825354658c">Skin discolorations and ulcers â if varicose veins are left untreated, the veins can cause brown discolorations on your skin. If the varicose veins become severe, ulcers may appear on your skin.</li></ol><p>Increased pressure in the leg veins can lead to disabling swelling, heaviness, tiredness, and pain, limiting your daily activities. If not treated, worsening pressure can lead to increased leg swelling, wounds and possibly blood clots.</p><p>Varicose veins are diagnosed by a physical exam and should be part of your <a target="_blank" href="https://blog.ochsner.org/articles/6-reasons-why-you-should-get-an-annual-physical/" rel="noreferrer noopener">annual physical</a>. Some common risk factors for developing varicose veins include:</p><ul><li data-list-item-id="ec9e1924603c8553c63aaaf88371fa4ba">Family history of vein disease</li><li data-list-item-id="e24afa7aa71998f0f5e72a3688b4eb15c">Female gender</li><li data-list-item-id="e29b4fd9148c025180657447a57cf4bd4">Age</li><li data-list-item-id="e8feb215094ae1b33eee72ca92a7a88de">Obesity</li><li data-list-item-id="e3b4832201c0d035eaba54dce8c7ba381">Pregnancy</li><li data-list-item-id="ee1fdcce3c6e5d316a9d8a7f2f5dbf20b">Tumors</li><li data-list-item-id="eadcaf9704f6ccc72d2ae624bad821f92">Prolonged standing or sitting</li><li data-list-item-id="e59dc599a69a8e278ddefb209f413de4d">Blood clots</li><li data-list-item-id="eb879fe5558329b27ff287147c1f42c16">Injury involving the veins</li><li data-list-item-id="e0cf4dfc5be51474544cd123b53015c14">Smoking</li></ul><h3>Treatment options for varicose veins</h3><p>There are many treatment options for varicose veins ranging from devices, lifestyle modifications, medical procedures or surgery. <a target="_blank" href="https://blog.ochsner.org/articles/what-do-compression-stockings-do/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Compression stockings</a> (not socks) can help reduce the pressure in your leg veins, decrease the size of varicose veins and improve symptoms. Prescription compression stockings are designed to apply different amounts of pressure, which helps fluid circulate evenly through.</p><p>However, compression stockings are not your only treatment option. Other standard outpatient treatment options include:</p><ul><li data-list-item-id="e9ccedf8cb1c4a39563d9513e6c03a598"><strong>Sclerotherapy</strong>: A procedure that involves an injection of a solution into the vein, causing them to collapse, turn into scar tissue and be absorbed by the body.</li><li data-list-item-id="e3e6a8d9c0c6ec33701e4f8e40d381361"><strong>Laser therapy</strong>
1631 also known as <strong>endovenous thermal ablation</strong>: A minimally invasive procedure in which a laser stops the vein from weakening, reducing the vein's pressure.</li><li data-list-item-id="e93edd7577d5b836e0e237e2ac1989069"><a target="_blank" href="https://blog.ochsner.org/articles/what-is-a-vascular-surgeon/" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Varicose vein phlebectomy:</strong></a> A minimally invasive procedure that uses a small scalpel or needle to remove veins just below the skin's surface.</li></ul><p>Preventing varicose veins may be unavoidable for some people, depending on your family history or other medical conditions. However, there are several things that you can do to reduce the likelihood of varicose veins developing. This includes:</p><ol><li data-list-item-id="eaf3b0882e543cd9f3e484ce39f3f9fb3">Daily exercise to improve circulation</li><li data-list-item-id="e728ca39bfdb39fc0f3fd08d9f4b3bc55">Managing your diet and weight</li><li data-list-item-id="e99b0a2ac3e4e4b6ee153a147bbd6c4a7">Reducing salt intake</li><li data-list-item-id="e07b480374981eba504fae3faf3e3541b">Elevate your legs to help blood flow to your heart</li><li data-list-item-id="ee977fbafe86fa6d87a60ed802634d2e7">Avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time</li></ol><p>If you are experiencing any symptoms of varicose veins, itâs important to talk to a vascular surgeon about your treatment options. Click here to schedule an appointment with an Ochsner vascular surgeon today.</p><div class="callout callout-quote orange"><p><strong>Ochsner Vascular Surgeons are Nationally Recognized. </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/vascular-and-endovascular-surgery/meet-the-team/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Make an appointment with our team today</a>.</p></div> 1632 </div> 1633 1634 1635 1636 <div class="tags"> 1637 <span class="tags__header mb-3">Tags</span> 1638 <div class="tags__wrapper mb-3"><a href="/tags?tag=vascular-surgery"><span class="tags__title">vascular surgery</span></a></div><div class="tags__wrapper mb-3"><a href="/tags?tag=hearthealth"><span class="tags__title">heart health</span></a></div><div class="tags__wrapper mb-3"><a href="/tags?tag=vein"><span class="tags__title">vein</span></a></div><div class="tags__wrapper mb-3"><a href="/tags?tag=vein-care"><span class="tags__title">vein care</span></a></div></div> 1639 </div> 1640 </div> 1641 </div> 1642 </article> 1643 <div class="article__related"> 1644 <div class="section__header mt-5 mb-5"> 1645 <h3>You may also be interested in:</h3> 1646 </div> 1647 <div class="row no-gutters"> 1648 1649 <article class="article home-featured__article mb-4 d-none" id="blog-promo-card-blank"></article> 1650 1651 <article class="article home-featured__article mb-4" itemid="https://blog.ochsner.org/articles/what-do-compression-stockings-do/"> 1652 <div itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Organization" itemprop="publisher"> 1653 <meta itemprop="name" content="Ochsner Health System"> 1654 <meta itemprop="telephone" content="1-866-624-7637"> 1655 <div itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject" itemprop="logo"> 1656 <meta itemprop="url" content="https://ochnser-core.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/brand/logo-ochsner-pos.png"> 1657 </div> 1658 </div> 1659 <meta itemprop="dateModified" content="2026-08-06"> 1660 1661 <div class="row align-items-center m-0"> 1662 <div class="col-12 p-0"> 1663 <div class="article__image__wrapper featured"> 1664 <a href="https://blog.ochsner.org/articles/what-do-compression-stockings-do/" class="article__image" itemprop="url"> 1665 1666 <picture> 1667 <source srcset="https://ochsner-craft.s3.amazonaws.com/imager/blogarticleimages/12213651/GettyImages-2206964785-d10df263c2.webp 510w" type="image/webp"> 1668 <img 1669 width="510" 1670 height="385" 1671 alt="Smiling nurse assisting elderly male with compression stockings" 1672 class="img-fluid" 1673 srcset="https://ochsner-craft.s3.amazonaws.com/imager/blogarticleimages/12213651/GettyImages-2206964785-d10df263c2.jpg 510w" 1674 itemprop="image"data-src="https://ochsner-craft.s3.amazonaws.com/imager/blogarticleimages/12213651/GettyImages-2206964785-d10df263c2.jpg"> 1675 </picture> 1676 1677 1678 1679 </a> 1680 1681 </div> 1682 </div> 1683 <div class="col-12 p-lg-5 p-4"> 1684 <div class="article__wrapper--inner"> 1685 <div class="row align-items-baseline ml-md-0 mb-2"> 1686 <div class="article__category mr-2"> 1687 <a href="/categories/conditions-treatment" itemprop="genre">
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2650<script>async function loadBotEvents() { 2651 await OrbitaChatBotV3.init({ 2652 projectId: '64e3d117f9e5fb007a44da38', 2653 serverUrl: 'https://ochsner.orbita.cloud:8443', 2654 customData: { 2655 myOchsner: false 2656 }, 2657 botSettings: { 2658 elementId: 'chatbot-wrapper', 2659 template: 'ochsner' 2660 } 2661 }); 2662 };</script>
2662</body> 2663 2664</html> 2665<!-- Cached by Blitz on 2026-09-24T03:40:45-05:00 --><!-- Served by Blitz on 2026-09-24T03:40:45-05:00 -->
Line numbers count LF bytes from the start of the resource, as the search results do. Vendor segments are library code the classifier recognised; they are stored but not indexed. Bytes are shown as Latin1 characters, one per byte.