Why Does My Vein Hurt When I Touch It

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Veins aren’t something most people think about too much. They are just there in the body, carrying blood around. But being aware of changes to veins can be important. Sometimes, changes in vascular health are indicative of problems that can be more easily treated if they are caught early. With the right vein treatment, the vascular system will work more efficiently and shouldn’t be causing discomfort. For example, veins shouldn’t be causing pain when you touch them. If they do, that’s something you want to talk to your doctor about so you can discover the cause and seek treatment if necessary.

Inflamed Veins Are Uncomfortable Veins

Varicose veins generally don’t cause a problem. They may not look the best, but they are superficial and can be treated if they look of them bothers you. In some cases they also cause itching, aching, and related feelings in the legs. But sometimes, they are sore to the touch. That can worry just about anyone, but there’s no reason to panic. When a varicose vein is sore to the touch it’s usually due to inflammation. That can mean itching, aching, and swollen ankles, too. You should look into varicose vein treatment, but it’s not an emergency. Instead, it’s something you can talk to your doctor about to get the right kind of help.

Indicators of Vein Disease Should Be Examined

If you think you may have vein disease, treatment is something you’ll want to consider. Often, varicose veins and other indicators of vascular disease go untreated or even completely ignored. While they may not really be harmful by themselves, they can provide clues to other processes that are taking place in the body. With varicose vein treatment your doctor can help your legs look and feel better, and can also look for other issues that could be causing these veins to develop. Those other concerns may need treatment, and if they do it’s better to catch them early and prevent them from becoming worse over time.

Your Doctor is Your Best Health Advocate

Trusting your doctor to help when your veins are sore to the touch or causing you other difficulties is very important. The more you work openly with your vein doctor, the more you can get all the information and guidance you need. Then you can make better decisions about your health, and be able to enjoy the way your legs look and feel. If there are vascular conditions that are causing your varicose veins to develop, these can also be treated so you have fewer varicose vein issues in the future and your vascular system stays as healthy as possible. That will add to your general good health, and can provide a lot more peace of mind, as well.

Getting Your Insurance To Cover Your Vein Treatment

Many of our patients are very surprised to learn that Insurance often covers the treatment of symptomatic spider veins. The insurance specialists at Siragusa Vein and Laser have compiled a list of ways to get your insurance provider to cover your treatment.

Take The First Step

If you are ready to stop hiding your legs and dealing with the embarrassment of spider veins, let Dr. Siragusa and his team get you back to loving your legs and living your life.