Developing Varicose and Spider Veins Isn’t Simply Due to Aging

Developing Varicose and Spider Veins Isn’t Simply Due to Aging

While varicose and spider veins and the appearance of visible leg veins are associated with the older population the truth is you can age and never have a single vein appear if your legs and circulatory system stay healthy.

It is not a given that as we grow older veins will begin to appear. In fact, it isn’t age that is the cause at all, but merely a contributing factor. Varicose veins can start in the teen years, though most cases tend to be the mid-40s and above and tend to increase in later years.  Visible veins are due to venous insufficiency. Insufficient blood flow can be caused by damaged areas of the vein. Vein breakdown can be due to disease, chronic dehydration, trauma to an area, or some other genetic factors.

If you are beginning to see visible little purple, blue, or red veins, are experiencing heavy, painful, achy legs, or even developing twitching legs, or ulcerations, it is time to be examined by a Vein Specialist.

Thanks to modern treatments varicose veins do not have to be an ongoing painful or embarrassing problem.

If you are in the Tampa or Safety Harbor area of Florida, we invite you to visit The West Florida Vein Center. Dr. Mark Zuzga, D.O. is one of the top Vein Specialists in the area offering the Venefit Procedure, Endovenous Ablation, Microphlebectomy, and Sclerotherapy as options when working towards achieving the best possible outcome for each and every patient, individually.

At The West Florida Vein Center, you aren’t just a name or a number. We give individualized attention focusing on your whole health picture and how we can best serve you. If you are ready to leave vein issues behind it is time you gave us a call at 727-712-3233 or visit www.westfloridaveincenter.com to learn more.