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Spider veins: A group of widened veins that can be seen through the surface of the skin. Their wheel-and- spoke shape resembles a spider. Also known as spider telangiectasia.
Varicose vein: A dilated (widened) tortuous (twisting) vein, usually involving a superficial vein in the leg, often associated with incompetency of the valves in the vein. These visible and bulging veins are often associated with symptoms such as tired, heavy, or aching limbs
What else can I help you with?
Why should you consult a doctor before epilating if you have varicose veins or spider veins?
Epilating exposes deeper parts of the mesodermal tissue, increasing susceptibility to infection. An individual with spider veins, varicose veins, or warts may obtain an infection directly in his or her bloodstream.
What are the symptoms of varicose veins?
Some common symptoms of varicose veins include: * Aching pain * Easily tired legs * Leg heaviness * Swelling in the legs * Darkening of the skin (in severe cases) * Numbness in the legs * Itching or irritated rash in the legs
What are dilated veins called?
Varicose veins are called dialated veins
Which term is when veins swoolen veins in her legs?
Varicose veins.
Are there any websites that can help me find varicose veins?
http://www.varicoseveincures.com/ This website contains information to cure spider veins (varicose veins). It also includes cures and treatments. I hope this helps
Are varicose veins treatable?
Varicose veins can develop in the deep veins also. Varicose veins in the superficial veins are called primary varicosities, while varicose veins in the deep veins are called secondary varicosities.
Is Varic a brand of bottled water?
No, it something to do with painkillers to aid varicose veins
What are spider veins and how can they be treated?
Spider veins are a form of varicose veins. They are ugly, aren't they? Staying active can help prevent them. In short, don't get a desk job -- go to the gym often.
Do maternity tights help to prevent spider veins?
It is true that compression leggings due prevent ""spider veins"" or varicose veins. You should contact a medical specialist for specifics on what exactly is right for you.
What kind of veins become varicose?
The superficial veins are the blood vessels most often affected by varicose veins and are the veins seen by eye when the varicose condition has developed.
What is plastic surgery of the veins called?
The generic term is sclerotherapy and includes such cosmetic procedures as the removal of varicose or "spider" veins from the legs.
What causes imcompetent valves in leg veins?
Venous insufficiency is a condition in which blood pools in the vein because the valves have become incompetent.
