Varicose Veins & Spider Veins ? Let’s take a Closer Look
Spider veins are:
Small, blue and thin blood vessels Veins can be seen clearly under the skin They are usually harmless They twist and turn on movement They are the symptom of poor blood circulation They are also the early signs of varicose vein formation
Varicose veins are: Bulged out and stretched veins They are thick and ropey They occur when one way valves stop working properly
Understanding the varicose veins may seem complicated. So; let’s understand the different kinds of veins in the legs first. Superficial veins – these are ones that lie closest to the top of the skin. Deep set veins – the deep set veins lie within the muscle group. Perforating veins – these veins connects the superficial veins to the deep veins.
Once our leg muscle pump the blood out of our deep vein, the superficial veins collect more blood from our skin and tissues and move it into our deep veins. The leg muscles then continue to pump this blood up to the heart In certain cases when the valves become weak and fail to close properly, they allow the blood to flow backward When blood begins to pool in the veins instead of moving upward it leads to numerous problems. Some people develop visible signs of vein disease such as varicose veins spider veins sores called ulcers on the legs
what causes the veins to fail in working properly? In most of the cases, veins may wear and tear due to a number of reasons such as -
Family history Genetic issue Trauma or injury to the vein Increased pressure in the veins due to obesity
Yes all these and much more contribute to vein swelling. Varicose veins may cause rather serious symptoms such as –
Aching pain Muscle cramping tired legs Swelling in the lower part of the legs Itching around the bulged out vein Pain when standing or walking
Risk Factors for varicose veins Age: Increasing age may cause wear and tear on the veins Sex: statistical data clearly reveals women are more likely than men to develop this condition
Genetics: If in case you have family members with varicose veins issues then there’s likelihood that you may inherit that Obesity: Yes; being overweight puts extra pressure on your veins
Standing or walking for prolonged period: Your blood fails to flow well when you remain in the same position for long periods of time Symptoms of varicose veins
Common symptoms may include:
Aching Skin rashes Brownish ‘stains’ on the skin surface Blood clots within the veins (thrombophlebitis)
Prevention of varicose veins & spider veins Some tips and techniques that may help in preventing varicose veins include –
Wearing support stockings Controlling weight Exercising regularly Avoiding high heels
What can you do about varicose veins? Talk to a doctor. Once your doctor determines the cause they will be able to provide therapy. Self-care can help you ease the pain.
Varicose vein treatment Sclerotherapy – In this particular treatment procedure, your doctor will be injecting the veins with some medicated solution. This will help the veins to close and also cause blood to flow through other veins. Laser surgery - Laser surgery on the other hand works well. With lasers the doctor will send strong lights right into the spider veins. This will make the vein fade and then gradually disappear.
Questions to ask before going for Spider Vein treatment
Which is the best treatment for me? What is the cost of the procedure? How long does it take? What is the pain management or the anesthesia options available? What should I expect after the procedure?
Our Vein Ablation and Leg Ulceration Treatment is Non-invasive We treat varicose veins by applying laser or radiofrequency ablation therapy. The treatment is done as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia. Our vein ablation treatment is minimally invasive. Our procedure takes about an hour and will relieve you of the painful symptoms almost immediately.
Why Opt for Our Treatment? All treatments are done in our California office using advanced equipment.
Our treatment is completed within an hour providing instant relief to patients. Our providers have a very high success rate (98-100%). Our procedure is minimally invasive compared to surgical procedures. No ugly scars or stitches as our procedures are free of surgical cuts or incision
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