Vascular problems such varicose veins, spider veins and a lesser-known condition called pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) affect approximately one-third of the American population. Varicose veins are the most well known of these vascular problems, but spider veins, those thin, wispy veins found sometimes on the face, but mostly on legs and feet, can also cause problems.
PCS is essentially varicose veins located in the pelvic area that can produce severe pain. If you had a parent who had one of these conditions, you have a 90% chance too of developing vein problems.
Are They Varicose Veins or Spider Veins?
Varicose veins and spider veins afflict both men and women, although twice as many females as males are affected. Both types of veins have a twisted appearance, therefore making it difficult for the average person to determine which condition they have. Spider veins are generally smaller in appearance and provide more of a cosmetic problem than varicose veins that can appear ropelike and bulge outward from the skin as they grow. That’s why it’s important to have a medical professional thoroughly examine the affected area and recommend possible treatments.
How Vein Health Relates to Other Conditions
Varicose veins can lead to legs feeling heavy, tired and swollen at the end of the day. Obviously this can put severe limits on your lifestyle.
Although some spider veins never progress beyond a cosmetic problem, they can be early warning signs of other issues such as venous insufficiency. Vein problems can eventually become limb threatening if allowed to progress for too long. The problems you can experience from spider or varicose veins include the following.
Blood Clots
Blood clots can form if you had recent surgery, a long flight or car ride, or if you had a major injury affecting your ability to walk. Clots that reach the heart or lungs can have consequences that severely alter your quality of life and involve life-long health issues. If the blood clots break off and travel to the lungs, it’s called a pulmonary embolism. This is a life-threatening condition.
Thrombophlebitis happens when blood clots excessively in a varicose vein, which hardens and becomes warm and painful to the touch. Deep vein thrombosis develops deep inside the leg, causing swelling and pain.
Ulcers
Ulcers can result in patients who have varicose veins. The constant pressure and tension with leg veins sets the stage for further changes that include swelling and inflammation. These conditions eventually lead to leg ulcers. Varicose veins that have existed for years affect the body’s ability to heal. Statistics indicate that varicose veins are responsible for 80% of leg ulcers as these diseased veins adversely affect the body’s ability to heal.
Cellulitis
Possible skin issues may develop after spider veins appear. One of these is cellulitis, a condition that develops when bacteria is naturally present on the skin starts growing aggressively. Although it often starts with what seems a minor condition, cellulitis can lead to tissue and organ damage, as well as ongoing infections that prevent the body from complete healing.
VIVAA Can Help Relieve Vein Problems
Kirkland area residents can partake in a variety of treatment options to help relieve your vascular issues. Our professional staff will monitor your spider or varicose veins, recommend preventive measures that you can take, along with appropriate treatment to remove spider or varicose veins.
For spider veins we offer:
- Laser treatment
- Sclerotherapy
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
For varicose veins, we recommend a minimally invasive procedure called Venefit, also known as endovenous ablation. This treatment, which involves little downtime, utilizes radio frequency to cauterize and close your varicose veins. It’s performed under local anesthesia that uses a catheter inserted into a vein and guided by ultrasound to the correct location. Affected veins are treated within a matter of minutes. After the procedure only a small bandage and compression stockings are needed.
Treatment for PCS is also minimally invasive. We offer pelvic ultrasounds for proper diagnosis and pelvic vein embolization that closes affected veins, rendering them harmless.
Don’t suffer another day with ugly veins and/or pain. VIVAA is here to help. Contact us at 425-250-9999 to schedule a consultation and to find out more about our cutting-edge vascular treatments.
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