by VTC - CA | Apr 20, 2023 | Spider Vein
What Causes Spidery Red, Purple, or Blue Patches on Legs? The underlying cause of most spider veins is increased pressure on the veins. For leg veins, that pressure often stems from blood pooling in a vein. If a valve fails inside a vein, blood flows in reverse and...
by VTC - CA | Apr 20, 2023 | Spider Vein
1. Visit a Vein and Pain Treatment Clinic to Assess Risk Factors The first step in preventing spider veins is visiting a vein doctor to assess your risk factors. Spider veins and varicose veins are common, and not always preventable. For instance, genetics, aging,...
by VTC - CA | Apr 13, 2023 | Varicose Vein
1. Determine What Doctor to See for Vein Problems Varicose veins are common, and some don’t become problematic. But most patients experience a range of mild to severe symptoms with varicose veins. These include swelling, cramping, itching, pain, restlessness, and...
by VTC - CA | Apr 13, 2023 | Spider Vein
How Can I Get Rid of Tiny Veins on the Face? Spider veins on the face have multiple causes. For some patients, spider veins result from sun damage. For others, exposure to extreme temperatures produces spider veins. Patients also develop facial spider veins from...
by VTC - CA | Mar 9, 2023 | Varicose Vein
How Does Vein Anatomy Become Varicose? A vein’s anatomy involves three layers. The innermost layer of many veins is lined with valves that close once blood flows through, to keep blood moving toward the heart. If these valves fail, which is a common occurrence in leg...
