Are Varicose Veins Dangerous?
- Jeffrey H. Miller, M.D.
- Aug 1
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 12
Well, the short answer is they can be.
How Can Varicose Veins Can Be Dangerous?
Left untreated, varicose veins can eventually cause significant swelling or skin changes where the skin becomes leather-like, brown, and itchy.
Eventually, untreated varicose veins can lead to a venous leg ulcer. Leg ulcers are painful, difficult to treat, and they can impact a person's mental health.
It's important to understand that varicose veins are not just a cosmetic condition. They can cause all sorts of symptoms.
So, when it comes to varicose veins, getting treated sooner is significantly better than waiting.
If you want more detailed information, visit our dedicated varicose veins page.
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If you have restlessness, heaviness, aching, swelling, throbbing, or itchiness in your legs—or you notice varicose veins or spider veins—it's time to see a vein specialist.
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