About Veins Treatments
Varicose veins are prominent, bluish bulges frequently seen in the legs. These unsightly veins are non-functional and are no longer contributing to the circulation of the leg. These swollen and twisted veins are the result of stagnant blood caused by the faulty valves, making the blood back up instead of returning to the heart.
This problems can be easily diagnosed with a simple, painless ultrasound study. Not only are varicose veins a major cosmetic concern, but as they enlarge, they can produce symptoms such as pain, itching, heaviness, bleeding, skin ulceration, discoloration, and swelling. Early diagnosis can prevent all of this.
Venous Insufficiency
Venous Insufficiency is a common and the most severe form of vein disease resulting from decreased blood flow from the veins in the legs to the heart, leading to blood pooling in the veins of the legs. This can lead to changes in skin color, dermatitis, swelling, scar formation in the skin and even the fat below the skin, as well as formation of skin ulcers.
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are prominent, bulging veins that have become enlarged and twisted. They are distinguished from reticular veins (blue veins) and telangiectasias (spider veins) by their size and location. Varicose veins are common in the superficial veins of the legs, as they are subject to high pressure from standing. Not only are varicose veins a major cosmetic concern, but they are often painful and itchy and can lead to skin ulceration.
Spider Veins
Spider veins, or telangiectasias, are small abnormal veins are usually appear blue, red or purple. Sometimes they are only a cosmetic issue but are often a sign of an underlying problem in larger, deeper veins which aren’t visible. Many people have lived with spider veins for so long they don’t realize that the symptoms are being caused by their veins.