WHY YOU SHOULDN’T IGNORE YOUR VARICOSE VEINS
You may have spotted visible veins on your legs but you may not think they are anything to worry about especially if they’re not bulging and really obvious, or causing you pain.
Here are some warning signs to look out for:
- Does your skin itch where there are visible veins in your leg(s)?
- Do you have dry skin where the visible veins are?
- Do you suffer from restless legs?
- Do you have puffy feet or ankles?
- Do you get muscle cramps in your leg(s) – especially at night?
- Do you experience burning or throbbing in your leg(s)?
- Do you have worse symptoms during warm weather, or after standing for a long time?
LEFT UNTREATED, VARICOSE VEIN SYMPTOMS CAN ESCALATE
Over time, if varicose veins are left untreated, the skin around them can break and you can develop sores which are at risk of getting infected. The pain or discomfort can also get worse, and you may have difficulty sleeping.
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS, ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT CVI SCREENING!
EARLIER TREATMENT LEADS TO BETTER OUTCOMES
A recent study showed that patients who received early vein closure treatment along with compression stocking therapy for venous leg ulcers experienced:
- Significantly shorter time to healing;
- Extended time free from ulcers.