Women's Health
Your mother probably had them, and now as you are getting older you might be noticing them as well. Varicose veins are those unsightly veins on your lower legs. Dr. Benjamin Lerner, a vascular surgeon at Northwest Hospital, says varicose veins are fairly common, but they can sometimes cause health problems.
"Many people think varicose veins are just a cosmetic nuisance," Dr. Lerner says. "But if they are causing pain or skin changes, there are new, minimally invasive treatments that can be covered by your insurance. Most treatments can be completed as an outpatient, with almost no scarring and a quick recovery. Talk to your family doctor about your options.”
(from Northwest Hospital & Medical Center)
