People with varicose veins often experience various complaints. These complaints may vary in intensity depending on the type, size, and density of vein dilation but can reach a level that significantly reduces the quality of life. Patients with advanced varicose veins may not want to walk and may even avoid getting up from their place. Complaints such as pain, fatigue, and a feeling of heaviness can be particularly discomforting.
Many varicose vein patients may hesitate to seek treatment and avoid consulting a doctor due to factors such as fear of doctors, lack of time, or negligence. However, if the discomfort progresses at this stage, both the symptoms and the condition of varicose veins will worsen. This may continue until varicose ulcers, i.e., leg wounds, occur. This condition can cause more complaints than normal varicose veins and can significantly reduce a person’s quality of life.
Does Not Cure with Medication
Many patients believe that creams, medications, or similar herbal mixtures they use have healing properties. This belief may arise from advertisements and promotions seen on websites, television programs, or similar places. Additionally, when a patient consults a general practitioner for their varicose veins, the doctor may prescribe products such as varicose stockings or creams to alleviate symptoms. However, since the doctor may not provide information about varicose veins, the patient may think that these products will cure the disease. Medication, creams, or similar products have no superiority in treating varicose veins. The condition of vein dilation can only be resolved through the treatment directed by a cardiovascular surgeon.
Moreover, there are certain practices that should be followed to stop or slow down the progression of the condition, or to prevent exposure to this condition altogether. When these behaviors are adopted as preventive measures, they can significantly reduce complaints.
No Significant Harm in Spider Veins
Spider veins, known as capillary varicose veins, generally cause no significant harm and mostly only lead to an undesirable appearance from an aesthetic perspective. Women, especially, may complain excessively due to their unattractive appearance. Treatment for spider veins can often be performed in a single session using non-surgical methods such as laser or radiofrequency.
Pay Attention to Moderate and Large Varicose Veins
The main group of varicose veins consists of large varicose veins, but moderate-sized veins are candidates for becoming large varicose veins. Therefore, patients with this type of varicose veins should be careful and take necessary actions to prevent their progression. If preventive measures are not effective, seeking treatment is essential.
