Using lasers to treat vein problems is not entirely new. Endovenous Laser treatments have been used for some time to treat spider veins, but now there are places in the United States that are able to treat the larger and more problematic varicose veins using lasers too.
Here is a link to an article with ABC news and GMA about using lasers to treat varicose veins.
Varicose vein and spider vein issues are mostly thought of as occurring in the veins of the legs. It is true that leg veins are the most common place to get varicose veins and spider veins, but did you know that another common health problem (with a different name) is actually one form of varicose veins?
It’s true, hemorrhoids are a type of varicose vein. If you’re lucky enough not to have experienced this painful varicose vein problem then you might not even know what hemorrhoids actually are. You can read about hemorrhoids on wikipedia to learn more about this varicose vein type. Basically they are varicose veins that occur in the rectum.
The symptoms include pain and itching in the rectum, painful bowel movements, blood staining on toilet tissue or blood in the toilet bowl, and tender lumps near the anus. There are treatments available over the counter and you can ask your doctor for more information. If you don’t have a doctor to help you, our site can assist you in finding a varicose vein doctor. Just go to our main site, 1800Varicose.com or call 1-800-VARICOSE and one of our operators will be happy to assist you.
Could your varicose veins and spider veins be caused by something serious? Well, for some people the root cause is a condition called veinous insufficiency or chronic veinous insufficiency.
The result of this vein condition is varicose veins and spider veins. You can learn about treatments for the disorder by visiting our site.
If you are developing varicose veins or spider veins, and especially if you have a history of veinous insufficiency in your family, be sure to consult your doctor about the health of your veins.
Here is a link to an article with more information about the vein condition known as chronic veinous insufficiency that is responsible for causing varicose veins and spider veins in some individuals.
