Varicose veins are unsightly sometimes bluish bulgy veins seen in the legs. In women these can result from pregnancies and may be exacerbated by cyclic hormone production, weakness of the vein wall, heredity, and lifestyle.
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By Dr. Samuel P. Martin
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The unattractive aesthetic effects of spider veins, including webs of twisted red, purple and blue blood vessels that are easily visible through the skin, are not the only impact you may notice. Those cosmetic blemishes can indicate an underlying vein problem.
Physical symptoms of spider veins can include discomfort like itching and burning. Certain patterns of spider veins can often indicate an underlying vein problem that you cannot see on your skin, leading to some of the more painful symptoms associated with varicose veins such as aching, heaviness and even swelling, especially at the end of the day.
While the development of spider veins cannot always be avoided and may run in your family, these unsightly webs of veins may also warn of deeper health concerns you should take note of. These concerns include fitness and lifestyle issues that are taking a toll on your leg health.
Tip #1: Don’t assume your spider veins are merely cosmetic. Get a routine evaluation of your spider veins from a trusted vein doctor.
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Varicose veins are unsightly sometimes bluish bulgy veins seen in the legs. In women these can result from pregnancies and may be exacerbated by cyclic hormone production, weakness of the vein wall, heredity, and lifestyle.
Struggling with itching skin? If creams and lotions haven’t helped abate the itch, the issue may lie deeper than skin. This might be a vein problem. Read on to see what it could be and how to fix it.
Finding it difficult to travel for in-person appointments? Whether it’s your schedule or lack of reliable transportation, we can help. With telehealth, you can take care of your vein health from home.
Pregnancy is a time of great anticipation, so don’t let the fear of deep vein thrombosis overtake your excitement. You should know, though, that your risk for deep vein thrombosis increases during pregnancy. Learn more here.
Are you worried about itchiness around your veins? This could be because of underlying vein disease problems. Find out which ones and how to receive treatment by reading here.
As we progress into 2022, Vascular Vein Centers continues our commitment to healthy legs for a healthy life and we will serve our patients while exceeding CDC COVID-19 safety standards.