Approximately 50 to 55 percent of women and 40 to 45 percent of men in the United States suffer from some type of vein problem. And half of people 50 years and older suffer from varicose veins in particular. Varicose veins are enlarged rope-like veins – blood vessels that are swollen and raised above the surface of the skin. They can be flesh-colored, dark purple or blue and often look like a cluster of grapes. They are commonly found on the back of the calves or the inside of the legs. However, they can form anywhere on the legs, from groin to ankle.

In many cases, varicose veins cause no symptoms. However, these veins are often unattractive and may become painful. Prolonged sitting or standing tends to make legs with varicose veins feel worse. Some common symptoms of them include aching pain, burning, itching, swelling, numbness and leg heaviness. At the Crestwood Vein Center, we’re dedicated to restoring legs to their healthy, pain-free state and to giving patients the care they need to have legs that not only feel better, but look better, too.