Did you know that over 35% of Americans suffer from varicose veins, or some type of venous disorder? While most people think varicose veins only occur in women, they do affect men as well.

According to one study, approximately 10 to 15 percent of men in the world’s western countries will develop varicose veins.

With June being Men’s Health Month, our team of vascular surgeons and vein specialists are sharing a closer look at this common venous disorder that your fathers, grandfathers, husbands, and any male loved ones should be aware of.

What are varicose veins?

Varicose veins are thick, ropey, purple/blueish structures appearing beneath the skin’s surface, typically on the legs. They form when small valves within the vein walls fail to pump blood properly back up towards the heart resulting in blood that pools and stagnates This then causes the vein to thicken and protrude. Varicose veins are often accompanied by achiness, swelling and feelings of fatigue and heaviness in the legs.

While varicose veins are not usually dangerous, and typically are seen as more of a cosmetic concern, it is always important to get them checked out to ensure there is not some other underlying health condition causing the poor circulation.

Who is at risk for varicose veins?

The most common risk factors for men developing varicose veins include:

• Prolonged sitting or standing (as with certain types of jobs)
• Obesity
• Family history of varicose veins or other circulatory problems
• Trauma to the legs as a result of surgery or injury

While men may not always be concerned with the cosmetic impact of varicose veins, if left untreated, they can lead to chronic swelling and irritation, and potentially blood clots and non-healing ulcers.

How do you treat varicose veins?

VeinSolutions offers a variety of convenient treatment options for varicose vein removal in our clinics in Austin, Georgetown and Kyle such as:

• Sclerotherapy: non-invasive injection therapy to dissolve veins
• Endovenous Ablation: minimally-invasive heat therapy to gently burn off affected veins
• Minimally Invasive Vein Surgery: the surgical removal of more stubborn veins but with little to no down time or pain, so you are back on your feet and back to normal in no time!

We encourage all the men out there to take stock in their physical and mental health and well-being, and please come see us if you are suffering from painful or swollen varicose veins.  We can help!

Contact VeinSolutions for Your Consultation Today 

Our board-certified vascular surgeons and vein specialists are skilled in both cosmetic and therapeutic treatments for varicose veins while dedicated to enhancing your overall circulatory health.

To schedule an appointment with a vein specialist in Austin, please contact us here or call 512.452.VEIN (8346), or 512.501.4287 for our clinic in Georgetown, and 512.651.8420 for Kyle.

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