Is it true that varicose veins are worse than spider veins?
There is much confusion about the dangers of spider veins versus varicose veins, and patients are frequently left wondering which is more dangerous or more severe. While there is not always a clear linear path between the development of these two conditions, they do have different risk factors and similar causes, making understanding their relationship even more difficult.
Is a varicose vein more dangerous than a spider vein? Should they be treated equally urgently? What happens if your vein isn’t treated? And how exactly is a problematic vein treated?
How Do Our Veins Function?
Heart and Lungs
Arteries and veins
The best way to understand the distinction between a varicose vein and a spider vein is to first understand our cardiovascular system in general. Your heart and lungs collaborate to deliver oxygenated blood throughout your body. The heart is made up of four chambers: the left atrium, the left ventricle, the right atrium, and the right ventricle.
A common misconception is that veins and arteries are interchangeable or that the only difference between them is size. In reality, veins and arteries perform very specific functions. Arteries are in charge of delivering oxygenated blood throughout the body, whereas veins are in charge of returning deoxygenated blood to the heart.
What Exactly Is a Varicose Vein?
A varicose vein is a problem vein that can be found anywhere in the body (but is most commonly found in the legs or thighs) that has become weakened and is no longer able to maintain proper blood flow. Varicose veins can develop for a variety of reasons, ranging from genetics to trauma. When a damaged vein fails to return blood to the heart, a pool of blood forms, giving the area a swollen appearance.
What Exactly Is a Spider Vein?
A spider vein is regarded as a milder form of a varicose vein. So, to answer the original question, varicose veins are worse than spider veins. Nonetheless, you should seek medical attention for both conditions as soon as possible to ensure that a spider vein does not become a serious problem.
What Happens If I Don’t Get Spider or Varicose Veins Treated?
As per the Best Varicose Vein Doctor in Delhi NCR Dr Tapish Sahu If you believe you have varicose veins or fit the description of the condition, you should always seek medical attention. Varicose veins can be dangerous to your health if left untreated, including the development of ulcers.
Intense pain at the vein site
Excessive swelling and discomfort in the leg
Fatigue in the affected area
Severe rash near the vein
Infections and bleeding from open wounds
Blood clots form in the body
Dr Tapish Sahu is an accomplished Peripheral Vascular Surgeon,one who deals with arteries and veins of the body. He is currently the Head of Vascular Surgery Department at Manipal Group of Hospitals, New Delhi. Before this, he was a senior consultant with Medanta, The Medicity Gurgaon. He did his MBBS from Medical College Agra, Post graduation in Surgery from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi after which he moved on to Bangalore for a superspeciality degree in Peripheral Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. Then he did his fellowship from University Hospital Salzburg, Austria.
Address :- Manipal Hospital, Sector 6 Dwarka, Dwarka, Delhi, 110075 For booking your appointment :- Call on :- +91 99110 61116 Mail id :- tapish.sahu@gmail.com Or you can visit our website :- https://vascularcareindia.com/
