Spider Veins/Varicose Veins
Varicose veins or spider veins are purple swollen lines spread across the thighs. They appear like tree branches or a spider web.
Causes of Spider/varicose veins
- 1. Weak or damaged valves in the blood vessels
- 2. Aging
- 3. Excess weight
- 4. Tight and restrictive clothing
- 5. Standing for long periods
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Symptoms of Spider/varicose veins
- 1. Swollen/bulged veins
- 2. Itching & pain in legs
- 3. Ulcers & skin discoloration
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People who are more likely to get Spider/varicose veins
- 1. Aged
- 2. Females
- 3. People with family history of varicose veins
- 4. People who stand or sit for longer periods
- 5. Women who wear tight pants
- 6. People with excess weight
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Read Also : Varicose Veins Stages
Complications of Spider/varicose vein
- 1. Deep vein thrombosis
- 2. Inflammation of veins in the legs
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Diagnosing Spider/varicose veins- Doppler Ultrasound
Treatment of Spider/varicose veins
- 1. Support stockings
- 2. Sclerotherapy
- 3. Laser Therapy
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Support stockings
Compression stockings help improve blood circulation in legs by exerting more pressure on feet and ankles.
Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy involves injecting a solution into the vein to make it collapse and fade away. It is the treatment option for spider veins.
Images Before & After
Laser Therapy (Images Before & After)
Laser therapy involves highly focused laser beam that shrinks and closes the varicose vein, eventually sealing off the vein.
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