Visible Leg Veins Like Grandma’s — What Can Be Done?

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31.07.2025

Varicose veins aren’t just a cosmetic issue — they can be a sign of poor blood circulation. Many patients feel heaviness, swelling, or pain in their legs, yet delay seeing a doctor, thinking it's just age-related. But early diagnosis and treatment can prevent surgery.


What causes varicose veins?

  • Genetics (family history)

  • Long hours of standing or sitting

  • Overweight

  • Pregnancy

  • Hormonal shifts

  • Weak vein walls and valves


When should you be concerned?

🔹 Bulging veins on your legs
🔹 Evening swelling
🔹 Pain, heaviness, or burning sensations
🔹 Leg cramps at night
🔹 Skin discoloration around the ankles

📌 These are signs of progressing varicose veins or potential thrombosis.


Can it be treated with laser?

Yes! At Kimyo University Hospital, we offer modern, minimally invasive treatments such as:

  • EVLA (Endovenous Laser Ablation)

  • Sclerotherapy — injecting a sealing solution into the vein

  • Radiofrequency ablation

  • Surgical vein removal — in complex cases

✅ All methods are fast, scar-free, and require minimal recovery.


Varicocele — Male Varicose Veins

Varicocele is an enlargement of veins in the scrotum. It may go unnoticed but can cause:

🔹 Discomfort or heaviness in the testicle
🔹 Scrotal asymmetry
🔹 Reduced fertility (low sperm motility)
🔹 Psychological stress

Does it affect sexual function?
Not always — but in severe cases, testicular overheating may reduce sperm production.


Should I have surgery if it doesn’t hurt?

If there’s no pain or fertility issues, monitoring is possible.
But in cases of:

  • Pain or discomfort

  • Difficulty conceiving

  • Aesthetic concerns

— surgical correction is recommended. At Kimyo University Hospital, we use safe, minimally invasive techniques.


📅 Don’t delay a visit to the doctor

Varicose veins and varicocele aren’t “just appearance problems” — they’re treatable conditions.
The earlier you act, the simpler and more effective the treatment.

📞 Book a consultation at Kimyo University Hospital — our vascular surgeons and urologists will find the right solution for you.