What are Varicose Veins?
Commonly asked questions for a Vein Doctor, Dr. Rajiv Nagesetty.
Dr. Rajiv Nagesetty is a top-rated vein doctor in the East Bay Area and performs more than 1,000 vein procedures each year for patients suffering from varicose and spider veins.
Dr. Nagesetty is one of the founding doctors of Bay Area Surgical Specialists (now BASS Medical Group) and the BASS Vein Center located in Walnut Creek. Dr. Rajiv Nagesetty specializes in vascular surgery, carotid artery disease, stroke prevention, venous insufficiency, and endovascular procedures for peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
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Video Transcript
Varicose veins are the result of what's called venous insufficiency. Veins have one-way valves that bring blood back to the heart, and when those valves don't work properly, blood pools in the lower extremities or legs, resulting in varicose veins. These veins are caused by the back pressure in the veins, but you can also experience leg swelling, pain, fatigue, and other symptoms due to that back pressure. Over time, it can even lead to skin changes and become a serious medical problem. Conditions that predispose someone to developing varicose veins include pregnancy and the type of job they have. If someone is sitting or standing for extended periods—like those who work at desks or use computers all day—they are more likely to develop venous insufficiency.
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