Your Old Veins
As you age, so do your veins. The years of pressure from high heels, being overweight, and lack of exercise takes a toll on your leg veins. Many people believe that the pain in their legs is just a side effect of growing old. However, this may not always be the case. Varicose veins may have developed in the legs which can become very painful and require treatment.
"A varicose vein is kind of like a gallbladder. It has a function, but when it's not functioning, its removal helps your whole body work better" says radiologist Dr. Goertzen to NewsOK.
Newer treatments are available to make varicose vein removal more efficient than ever. Endovenous ablation uses lasers to heat up the blood around the veins, causing the vein itself to shut down. Recovery time is quick, usually within days of the procedure. These veins are shut down in order to relieve symptoms and to protect from more serious complications.
