Spider and varicose veins appear on the legs. These abnormal puffy vessels affect 50% of adult population. Spider veins are also called Telangiectasias. You often see purple, blue and red veins in the form of spider web. These are found on the legs and even face. Blood vessels appear abnormally bulged, dilated, and twisted above skin surface is called varicose veins.
Causes of spider and varicose vein
Both conditions are triggered by the blood vessels structural abnormalities. Veins carry deoxygenated blood from other parts to the heart. An array of one-way valve is responsible for not allowing backflow of blood. This is because these valves become defective and are not able to stop back-flow of blood.
It causes blood pooling and increase pressure within the veins, which weakens the wall of the blood vessel. Spider and varicose veins develop from dilation and engorgement of affected blood vessels.
Who can suffer from spider and varicose vein disorder?
- Common in adults, especially women are more at risk than men.
- Advanced age
- Obesity
- Prolonged sitting or standing
- Birth control pill usage
- Hormone therapy
- Pregnancy
- Blood clot history
- Injury
- Family history
Symptoms of spider & varicose vein
There are hardly any signs or symptoms besides undesirable cosmetic appearance. People can experience challenging varicose vein symptoms in the legs like –
- Cramping
- Burning
- Heaviness
- Itching
- Throbbing
- Swelling
- Aching
Symptoms worsen after standing or sitting for a long time. People also develop complications like skin ulcers and discoloration. Open wounds appear, which may cause soft tissue infections. Varicose veins even develop blood clots inside the veins. Localized bleeding can even occur from enlarged veins.
Vein disorder diagnosis and treatment options
People around Illinois visit Gilvydis Vein Clinic in Geneva or Sycamore, where the experienced doctor examines the affected areas closely. Areas that reveal swelling, skin discoloration, redness, and skin ulcers get inspected visually. In many cases, conservative treatment methods help to reduce the developed symptoms.
Conservative treatments
- Support stockings or compression socks help to enhance circulation.
- Lifestyle changes include diet change, regular workouts, maintain weight, avoid prolonged standing or sitting, and elevate legs above the heart twice daily for 15 minutes.
Minimal invasive treatment options
- Sclerotherapy
- Laser therapy
- Endovenous laser
- Radio frequency ablation
For severe cases, vein surgery is recommended. In this procedure, cutting, tying, and surgical removing of affected vein is involved. In surgical procedure general, local or spinal anesthesia is necessary. It takes 3 to 4 weeks for full recovery from vein surgery.
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