Spider and Varicose Veins
These are enlarged veins which mainly form in the legs of women.
Spider veins as well as varicose veins for the most part pose no
medical problem. They are just not good to look at.
Varicose veins could pose a problem. They can cause pain and
discomfort and could lead to a more serious condition. Varicose
veins affect more than 60 percent of people mainly women and may
be treated by yourself or a doctor may be needed to close off
the veins.
The symptoms can be aching, discomfort, burning, throbbing or
swelling in the legs. They look like blue or purple cords and
spider veins are smaller and blue or red in color. Closer to the
surface of the skin and look like spider webs, hence the name
spider veins.
Age, obesity, genetics, even standing for long periods of time
may put you at risk for developing varicose veins. You can help
reduce the risk by exercising, loosing weight so you legs do not
have extra weight to carry, avoid long periods of standing or
sitting.
Tight clothing or high heels can mess up the circulation and
blood flow. Elevate your feet for short periods of time
throughout the day.
Spider veins usually are just a cosmetic problem. Laser surgery
is a very good way to tackle these. It uses a very accurate
laser to send a strong light beam into the vein. This makes the
spider veins slowly disappear and most skin types can be treated.
Laser surgery uses no needles and does not need to breakthrough
the skin. You feel heat that may be painful but it will go away
shortly. Treatments of 2 to 5 times may be needed to fully
remove the spider veins and the process lasts about 15 or 20
minutes each. Since it is very quick and no severe pain or
incisions are needed you can return to normal everyday activity
right after treatment.
Redness, swelling or slight bruising may occur after the laser
process but will disappear in a couple of days. Discolored skin
in a few months will disappear.
So laser surgery for spider veins may be right for you. But
always consult your doctor or a medical professional. This
article is for information only.