Visible varicose veins and spider veins or telangiectasia as it is medically referred, are common conditions that affect adults and women in particular. The conditions mostly afflict the legs and face. According to WebMD, varicose veins or varicosities is characterized by appearance of large, swollen blood vessels that constantly turn and twist while spider veins are generally smaller and appear as red, blue and purples vessels that also turn and twist. The latter is normally visible near the surface of the skin and measures about 1 millimeter in diameter. Spider veins and varicose veins conditions are caused by a number of factors, chief among them; heredity, obesity, aging, use of birth control pills and hormonal imbalances caused by puberty, pregnancy and menopause.
The other causes include post menopausal hormonal treatment, history of blood clots, occupations that entail standing for lengthy periods and increased pressure in the abdomen. Some of the conditions that cause increased pressure on the abdomen are constipation and tumors. The workers at risk of developing spider veins and …show more content…
However, a growing number of insurance companies cover treatment of various venous disorders, including spider veins and varicose veins. It is important to know that there is no best age to seek varicose veins or spider veins treatment. Most doctors encourage early treatment can help prevent the symptoms from worsening. In spite of the challenges in treating and preventing spider veins and varicose veins, there are numerous benefits of seeking treatment. According to Varicoseveins.org, the benefits include: feeling better about one’s appearance, promise of better sleep at night, increased mobility and enduring less pain during and after