Do all visibly dilated veins need treatment? Here is your answer- NO!!. Myths about varicose veins Busted

Varicose veins are prominently dilated, tortuous veins seen in the legs .The prevalence is as high as one in eight people. They can cause an array of problems ranging from simple leg pain to Pigmentation to ulceration etc. Varicose veins can be symptomatic or asymptomatic . But Do all varicose veins warrant treatment ? What happens if I don’t treat my Veins? Lets bust some of the common myths about varicose veins

It affects my heart:

Presence of varicose veins doesn’t affect the heart or its functioning in any which way. Because varicose veins in one or both legs have limited effect on the venous return , preload or afterload hence having no impact on the heart . So if left untreated or treated on a later date it doesn’t affect your cardiac functioning.

2.My varicose veins are getting bigger because I go to gym:

In people who workout regularly Large prominent veins over the arms and legs are a common sight. Contrary to popular belief these veins are not varicose, but body’s adaptive mechanism to the newfound changes in your muscle bulk. Heavy workouts or cardio have no impact in the progression of varicose veins, neither do they help relieve symptoms or regress your vein size. So go pick up your dumbbells!

3.It affects my Blood pressure:

Blood pressure is linked to the arterial system and not the venous system. Hence an increase or decrease in your blood pressure has no effect in progression of varicose veins.

4.I need to get my veins treated immediately: