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It is believed that spider veins are only a harmless cosmetic defect. Most often, however, they are the first harbinger of varicose veins, and these are dangerous and can lead to ulceration.
What are varicose veins?
Varicose veins are dilated veins located subcutaneously, which can be the source of many serious problems. It is now considered the most common the cause of varicose veins there is a genetic condition. If one parent suffered from varicose veins, the heredity of this ailment in women is as high as 60%, while in men it is approx. 40%. The visible lesion in the form of spider veins is one of the initial symptoms of chronic venous disease.
Spider veins are tiny blood vessels that have widened and have a diameter of up to 1 mm, and are also visible through the skin. The blue-red veins appear mainly in the thighs and shins. The presence of spider veins in specific places on the skin does not mean that varicose veins will appear there. How to get rid of spider veins? Although spider veins can be an early symptom of varicose veins, they are mostly a cosmetic defect. They are removed with sclerotherapy or a transdermal laser.
Read more about spider veins in the text on bursting vessels.
Early symptoms of venous disease
Lifestyle is of great importance for the formation of varicose veins. Early in development venous disease symptoms appear that precede the changes visible on the skin. The very first symptoms should prompt you to see a doctor:
- swelling of the legs at the end of the day;
- a feeling of heaviness in the legs;
- feeling of restless legs.
The causes of varicose veins and prevention
A good prophylaxis is to avoid long standing and sitting positions, as these are the postures that increase the likelihood of varicose veins. Often, varicose veins are a problem that affects people working in the profession of a dentist, surgeon, hairdresser or sales assistant. A favorable position for the blood vessels is to lie down with the legs elevated so that the ankles are at the level of the heart.
The formation of varicose veins can also be associated with other factors such as high temperatures (including sauna) and strength sports, including weight lifting. A good way to prevent these changes in the bloodstream is to be active in the form of walking, running and swimming. Varicose veins may occur in pregnant women, especially in the case of genetic predisposition. In such circumstances, it will be important to consult a specialist doctor to determine the treatment to prevent varicose veins.
Varicose veins – what does the development of the disease lead to?
Untreated varicose veins lead to disease progression. At an advanced stage, there are, among others, discoloration in the ankle area, skin changes, inflammation, induration, as well as ulceration that is very difficult to heal. Other consequences of a well-developed venous disease are edema or venous eczema (skin inflammation). It may take from several months to several years from the onset of the first symptoms to the advanced forms of the disease.
An important test in assessing the condition of blood vessels is venous ultrasound, i.e. Doppler ultrasound. It allows you to check the efficiency of the veins and whether there is back flow. If it is found, it may be evidence of venous valve insufficiency. If the diagnosis is harmless spider veins, a simple laser treatment or vasoconstriction may be recommended. To find out more, see what sclerotherapy is all about.
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