Spider veins and varicose veins are quite common. In fact, it's estimated that up to 80% of females have some presentation of vein disease including spider veins. In most cases, the presence of spider or varicose veins is not a reason for concern. However, whether it's for cosmetic reasons or medical reasons, you will want to make sure you are getting the right advice.
In this article, we review some of the top reasons patients seek out expert advice for spider and varicose vein treatment.
1) Spider Veins
Spider veins are fine red or purple vessels on the skin and have the appearance of spider webs. They represent the most common reason females seek out vein treatment. Genetics, venous insufficiency, and hormonal factors are the most common cause.
2) Varicose veins
Protuberant, larger veins on the surface of the skin. They are tortuous and associated with a greater degree of symptoms. The primary cause is often venous insufficiency and genetic factors.
3) Restless Leg Syndrome
Venous insufficiency is surprisingly a common cause of restless legs. While every patient may not have pain from varicose veins, the involuntary contractions from restless legs during the night-time can be very disturbing. A simple duplex ultrasond can help make the diagnosis.
4) Leg Swelling
Edema or leg swelling is more concerning symptom with venous insufficiency and results from higher venous pressures. Swelling in vein disease is an indication for treatment, however alternative causes should also be excluded.
5) Leg Pain
Leg pain in venous insuffiency occurs as blood pools in the legs and causes aching and heaviness. The saphenous veins are often involved and can be diagnosed with with venous reflux study.
Making a decision about vein treatment is often guided by the symptoms you experience. Leg pain, restless legs, and swelling are indications of medical venous disease.
Treatment is guided by venous reflux studies to help elucidate the culprti vein. Greather saphenous disease accounts for approximately 80% of venous insufficiency and can be relieved with simple measures including vein ablation, venaseal and varithena in appropriate candidates.
For more information, consider visiting www.veinspecialistcenters.com for detailed questions about vein disease and vein treatment.
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