What are "spider veins"?!


Question: What are "spider veins"!?
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If they look like spiders I'm totally glueing my feet to the floor!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


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What are spider veins!?
Small "spider veins" also can appear on the skin's surface!. These may look like short, fine lines, "starburst" clusters, or a web-like maze!. Spider veins are most common in the thighs, ankles, and feet!. They may also appear on the face!.

Who gets varicose and spider veins!?
Varicose and spider veins can occur in men or women of any age, but most frequently affect women of childbearing years and older!. Family history of the problem and aging increase one's tendency to develop varicose and spider veins!.

What causes varicose and spider veins!?
The causes of varicose and spider veins are not entirely understood!. In some instances, the absence or weakness of valves in the veins, which prevent the backward flow of blood away from the heart, may cause the poor circulation!. In other cases, weaknesses in the vein walls may cause the pooling of the blood!. Less commonly, varicose veins are caused by such diseases as phlebitis (inflammation of the veins) or congenital abnormalities of the veins!. Venous disease is generally progressive and cannot be prevented entirely!. However, in some cases, wearing support hosiery and maintaining normal weight and regular exercise may be beneficial!.

Is treatment always necessary!?
No!. Varicose and spider veins may be primarily a cosmetic problem!. Severe cases of varicose veins, especially those involving ulcers, typically require treatment!.

Thousands of people every year consider getting treatment for varicose veins and spider veins!. Advertisements for treating venous disease often tout "unique," "permanent," "painless," or "absolutely safe" methods - making it difficult to decide on the best treatment!. Check with a doctor if you are uncertain!.

What procedures are available to treat varicose and spider veins!?
Varicose veins are frequently treated by eliminating the "bad" veins!. This forces the blood to flow through the remaining healthy veins!. Various methods can be used to eliminate the problem veins, including, most commonly, surgery or sclerotherapy!. Less commonly, laser or electro-cautery treatments have been used to treat the smallest spider veins, especially on the face!. Surgery to treat varicose veins, commonly referred to as "stripping," is usually done under local or partial anesthesia, such as an "epidural!."

Here, the problematic veins are "stripped" out by passing a flexible device through the vein and removing it through an incision near the groin!. Smaller tributaries of these veins also are stripped with this device or removed through a series of small incisions!. Those veins that connect to the deeper veins are then tied off!. This stripping method has been used since the 1950's!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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