Varicose Veins in Men

Varicose Veins in men are very common. Most men are surprised to learn that they can suffer from vein conditions that they thought only affected women. While cosmetic conditions such as spider veins happen mainly in women, varicose veins can occur equally in men. Most people are aware of why women are at risk for varicose veins, but men seem to be forgotten. Some of the main factors leading to varicose veins in men are heredity, age, occupations that require standing for long periods of time and trauma to the leg(s).

Men are notorious for not taking health issues seriously, even though varicose veins can cause just as many problems as in women.  Men also wear trousers and tend to have hairy legs which can cover up varicose veins to some extent. They tend to wait to seek treatment until the veins are swollen and throbbing and the symptoms can no longer be ignored. But holding off on getting medical treatment can make the problem worse, especially since men are more prone to leg ulcers and other skin complications.

Men need to be educated regarding the health of their legs and be aware that the treatments available are just as successful for men. The key is to get evaluated as soon as they think there’s a problem. 

According to Dr. J Michael Leary of California Vein Specialists in Newport Beach, here are some symptoms of venous disease

• Leg fatigue or heaviness
• Swelling
• Aching, burning sensation
• Pain after long periods of standing or sitting
• Skin changes
• Spider Veins
• Varicose Veins
• Ulcers