Vein Problems

More than 100 million people in the United States have problems with their veins.  Veins function to return blood to the heart.  Many people with varicose vein seek treatment for relieve pain and heaviness and also to improve the visibility of their legs.

Veins have valves which help blood to return to the heart.  If these valves stop function blood can flow in the wrong direction and cause pressure into the branches, causes them to stretch and become varicose.  This is the condition known as venous insufficiency.

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are not needed in the body.  They are swollen blood vessels that you can see and feel beneath the skin.  They give a bluish hue.  Varicose veins usually occur on the legs.

The ropy veins form when the valves within a vein weaken and allow blood to flow in a backward direction.  The vein weakens and balloons.  Patients often complain of heaviness, swelling, throbbing, itching and cramping.  Or these veins can be without symptoms.

A treatment plan is advisable.  If, untreated, more significant problems can arises.  Some patients develop swelling, skin discoloration or ulceration.  Veins can rupture and cause bleeding or can develop clots within them.  Treatment can take care of the discomfort related to varicose veins.  Sometimes, however, these varicose veins are only a cosmetic issue.  It is important, therefore, to seek a professional who specializes in vein treatment and is board certified in this area in particular.  Our varicose vein treatment center, here in New Jersey, provides an individualized plan for the best outcome for your legs. 

Spider Veins

Spider veins, or telangiectasias, are small , thin blood vessels visible at the skin level.  They appear on the face and the legs most frequently.  They serve no useful purpose in the body. Spider veins are caused by a variety of factors, including heredity, pregnancy, hormone levels and standing.  They can appear red or blue and many people are bothered by their appears.  The spider veins can be cosmetic but they can also cause symptoms such as aching and itching.

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