What are varicose veins?
Varicose veins form when the valves in your arteries do not work properly. Disruption of these valves causes blood to collect in the legs instead of being transferred from your legs to the heart. These visible symptoms of varicose veins are accompanied by smaller superficial veins known as spider veins. You may not have obvious symptoms of the disease, but you may experience painful symptoms that can affect your daily life. Both of these symptoms are symptoms of the disease and should not be ignored.
With the accumulation of blood in the legs, the arteries become swollen and twisted due to the disruption of the valves in the arteries of the legs mentioned above. These symptoms may not be visible at first, but they can become more pronounced over time. Varicose veins can turn into large, rope-like, or bloated vessels that go up and down in different parts of your legs. It can be noted that they can develop anywhere on the body but are usually found on the thighs, legs and ankles. These veins may also change color, which can turn into a slow or incurable wound, also known as a venous wound.
Does varicose veins hurt?
The short answer to this question is “yes”, varicose veins can be painful. Of course, each person’s experience with the disease can be different; This means that some people may not feel uncomfortable but some may experience chronic pain. In general, varicose veins may be sensitive to touch or pain may be felt deeper in the leg. Prior to treatment, patients reported that they often felt severe or severe pain that made it difficult to walk or exercise. Other symptoms of varicose veins may include:
Leg pain or leg cramps
Heaviness or fatigue
Swelling of the ankles or legs
Feeling of pain or tremor in the legs
Tingling or numbness
Burning or itching of the feet
Restlessness is felt especially at night
Dryness and discoloration of the skin
Chronic wounds or wounds that do not heal
Difficulty standing or walking for long periods of time
As the disease progresses, the pain may worsen. If left untreated, your symptoms will get worse and you will be less tolerant. Varicose veins can also cause pain if they become a venous ulcer. Venous ulcers occur when high and uncontrolled blood flow causes damage and fragility of the skin. Intravenous treatment can prevent skin ulcers from recurring after healing.
What causes varicose veins to become painful?
There are many factors that can cause varicose veins to become painful. Inflammation plays an important role in swelling and discomfort. In the warmer months of the year, higher temperatures can dilate blood vessels, causing more blood to collect in the arteries of the legs. Increased blood clotting also helps with foot pain. Many people know that lifting a person’s legs or using compression stockings may temporarily help relieve foot pain and swelling. However, these are not effective solutions.
Your symptoms may get worse until you can get rid of the root of your pain. Inadequate venous root therapy can be effective in restoring blood flow to healthy arteries in order to reduce whole-blood circulation.