Varicose Vein Pain May Actually Be Artery Problem
One of the things that commonly happens in regards to varicose veins is that people ignore them for a long period of time before they start to hurt at which point they determine that it's a good idea to get them checked out by a doctor. Some of those people may arrive at the vascular surgeon's office only to discover that the varicose veins are not actually what is causing the leg pain but that instead this pain is caused by blocked arteries in the same region as the varicose veins.
There is a condition called Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) which causes leg pain that many people inaccurately assume is just a natural process of aging. It affects about twenty five percent of people over the age of 75. These people often already have varicose veins and therefore assume that the two problems are one in the same when actually they are not.
If you find yourself experiencing pain that you believe is associated with varicose veins then you will want to make an appointment with a doctor specializing in vein treatment. Make sure to ask about the possibility that the problem isn't a vein problem at all but rather this problem with the arteries. You can learn about the symptoms and treatment of this problem
here.
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