Spider veins are small, thin veins that are visible on the skin’s surface, but they are flat – unlike varicose veins, which are raised and larger. Spider veins are usually red or purple, and they can especially be found on the face, thighs, calves, and ankles. They may look like thin branches or web-like. Typically,
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Are Varicose Veins Causing You Problems? Visit a Vein Doctor
If you have varicose veins on your legs, you know them by their bulging, twisted appearance. The issue with severe varicose veins is that they can indicate a condition called venous insufficiency, which can cause serious health problems such as blood clots. It can also cause chronic leg pain. Our veins have a series of
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Varicose veins—the dreaded bluish-purple, twisted, bulging veins that typically appear on the legs and ankles. Beyond being a cosmetic nuisance, varicose veins can cause burning or throbbing sensation, swelling, and muscle cramping; itchiness; and worsening pain in the lower legs after prolonged standing. While varicose veins are mostly innocuous, there are cases when they can
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If you have spider veins or varicose veins, you may be considering all of your options. You’ve likely been covering them up with clothing or even makeup, but it may be time to have the veins removed. You may be wondering how safe it is to have one or more veins removed. After all, don’t
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