Varicose Vein

Varicose Vein

Varicose veins are twisted and painful veins that fill with blood. It usually forms and develop in the legs and is raised above the surface of the skin. They aren’t life-threatening but can cause discomfort. Laser surgery is essential if your varicose veins are sore, or red and inflamed. Laser surgery recommended if the skin over your varicose veins is irritated.

Varicose veins, also known as varicoses or varicosities, occur when your veins become enlarged, dilated, and overfilled with blood. Varicose veins typically appear swollen and raised, and have a bluish-purple or red color. They are often painful. The condition is very common, especially in women. Around 25 percent of all adults have varicose veins. In most cases, varicose veins appear on the lower legs.