ARE UGLY, UNCOMFORTABLE VARICOSE VEINS A PROBLEM? MIT HAS THE SOLUTION.
Roughly one in five American adults – that’s over 25 million people – suffers from venous insufficiency, a disorder of the tiny valves within the veins. These valves are designed to allow blood to flow toward the heart and close off so that blood won’t flow backward and pool inside the vein, where it can create pressure, bulging and twisting, resulting in a varicose vein.
ABOUT VARICOSE VEINS
Varicose veins can be more than unattractive; they can also cause pain, swelling, tingling and tired, heavy limbs. Left untreated, varicose veins may lead to more serious problems, including inflammation, blood clots, discoloration of the skin, bleeding, and even open wounds.