The team at Symmetry Vascular Center is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge, vascular care to the Treasure Coast community. Our Board-Eligible/Board-Certified physicians and Advanced Practice Providers are proud to provide care in our Office, Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, and St. Lucie Medical Center.
Varicose veins can develop at any age and tend to get worse over time. They develop more commonly in women and may have some hormonal component. There are also genetic factors at work. Most people with varicose veins experience symptoms which may include: aching, a full heavy sensation, throbbing, tingling, itching, warmth, or swelling. If left untreated, varicose veins can cause brown staining called hemosiderin deposition, white patches called atrophie blanche, or flaking itchy skin called stasis dermatitis. If allowed to progress further patients may develop stasis ulcers or bleeding. For decades, doctors have ignored varicose veins, but varicose veins are much more than a cosmetic issue.