About Varicose and Spider Veins

 

It is important to understand what varicose veins or spider veins are before making the important decision of having them treated. Most people don't realize there is a difference between spider veins and varicose veins because they are so closely related. Spider veins are generally smaller than varicose veins and appear to spider out in a thin purple pattern just under the skin. Varicose veins are bigger and have a thicker rope-like presence that pushes the skin out in a bulge; they are also bluer in color. It must be noted that while spider veins are not dangerous, varicose veins can be not only very painful, but life threatening.

What you don't know about vein disease could hurt you.

Your legs are made up of a network of veins. A healthy vein contains valves which open and close to assist the return of blood to the heart. Vein disease and varicose veins are caused by damaged or diseased valves which result in backward flow of blood in your legs, a condition known as venous reflux. This can cause blood to pool in your legs and lead to the symptoms listed above.

 

 

Causes of venous disease and valve damage are mainly genetic and if you are prone to getting vein problems then factors such as pregnancy, work or daily activities requiring prolonged standing and sitting and injury will accelerate the damage to your vein valves.

Successful treatment of your veins requires meticulous attention to finding the reflux in your veins and treating all areas of reflux. Experienced, detailed attention is the key to successful treatment.

We invite you to follow the link to the diagnosis, treatment process we use at Vein Institute of Utah and find out why Dr. Hadjbian is a leader in all aspects of vein disease treatment in Utah

The decision to seek treatment

There are many reasons to treat varicose veins. Many people simply don't like the way they look. However, the majority of people with varicose veins have symptoms. Most people don't realize their symptoms are due to vein disease. In fact, many people who have vein disease don't have visible varicose veins. Your legs should not ache as you get older. Symptoms of varicose veins include, dull leg aches, swelling in the legs, leg cramps at nights, restless legs, throbbing, itching, burning, skin changes at the ankles and lower legs, blood clots and open wounds (ulcers). You may have all of the symptoms or just one of them. Eventually, the veins will get worse. Vein disease is chronic and progressive. Time may heal many wounds but it will only make varicose veins worse.

What will treatment do for me?

Simply put treatment of varicose veins will improve the quality of your life. When you legs feel and look better you can be more active. You can take advantage of what life offers. Your family will appreciate the fact that you can spend more quality time with them doing the activities that you are not willing or unable to do now. It may be you want to exercise more or take the kids to the pool. It may be that you just don't want your family to worry about your legs anymore. When your legs feel better you will feel better. When your veins are treated and the pain and risks of chronic problems such as blood clots are resolved you can sleep better at night. At Vein Institute of Utah we feel improving the quality of your life is an essential part of life. We work very hard to achieve quality results for you so that you can get back into life.

Who should treat your veins?

Phlebology is the practice of the diagnosis and treatment of veins. Varicose Veins should only be treated by a physician who specializes in this field of medicine. A Phlebologist focuses on diagnosing the underlying causes and for varicose veins and will concentrate on making a prognosis as well as prescribe a treatment that will correct the problem. Significant venous disease needs to be diagnosed before any varicose veins or spider veins are treated. The treatment of varicose veins or spider veins should be carried out by someone who fully understands venous disease and offers comprehensive treatments.

Why the Vein Institute of Utah?

• At Vein Institute of Utah, Dr. Hadjbian, specializes in vein disease.
• Dr. Hadjbian offers one on one individualized care tailored to your needs.
• Highly experienced care. Dr. Hadjbian has performed thousand of vein procedures. Vein Institute of Utah is one of the first clinics in Utah dedicated to vein disease.
• Vein Institute of Utah is dedicated to the most up to date Non-surgical treatments available for diseased veins anywhere.