Are varicose veins in my leg ok to be left alone?

Im a 28 year old male, and have aquired a large Varicose vein in my left leg. I have notice its getting bigger! will it start to cause me any discomfort? and will it have to be removed? Thanks

The inside walls of veins have valves that open and close in response to the blood flow. When the left ventricle of the heart pushes blood out into the aorta, it produces the high pressure pulse of the heartbeat and pushes blood throughout the body. Between heartbeats, there is a period of low blood pressure. During this period blood in the veins is affected by gravity and wants to flow downward. The valves in the veins prevent this from happening. Varicose veins start when one or more valves fail to close. The blood pressure in that section of vein increases, causing additional valves to fail. This allows blood to pool and stretch the veins, further weakening the walls of the veins. The walls of the affected veins lose their elasticity in response to increased blood pressure.
As the vessels weaken, more and more valves are unable to close properly. The veins become larger and wider over time and begin to appear as lumpy, winding chains underneath the skin. Varicosities can also develop in the deep veins.
There is no cure for varicose veins. Treatment falls into two classes: relief of symptoms and removal of the affected veins. Symptom relief includes such measures as wearing support stockings, which compress the veins and hold them in place. This pressure keeps the veins from stretching and limits pain. Other measures include sitting down, using a footstool to support the feet when sitting, avoid standing for long periods of time, and raising the legs whenever possible. These measures work by reducing the blood pressure in leg veins. Prolonged standing allows the blood to collect under high pressure in the varicose veins. Exercise such as walking, biking, and swimming, is beneficial. When the legs are active, the leg muscles help pump the blood in the veins. This limits the amount of blood that collects in the varicose veins and reduces some of the symptoms but does not stop the disease. Source(s): GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

go to a doctor,my friend,have it checked out
If its not causing any pain or bother then I would leave it alone, otherwise see your doctor as you can have it removed
if it starts causing discomfort go and see your G.P. some veins can be injected rather then removed, but it depends on the vein
if it is very near the surface then it could get damaged and bleed, when that happens it is quite frightening as the blood pours out. Get it checked by your dr, they will advise you best.
personal experience