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Generally speaking, spider veins are isolated nuisances at the surface of the skin. If symptoms are present and/or as a patient moves down the spectrum of disease, there is a higher likelihood that underlying problems in the superficial venous system…specifically the Saphenous Veins…may be present.
Return flow back to the heart: It does so with the help of the calf muscles which act as a "peripheral heart", pumping flow upwards with each contraction as we walk. What keeps flow going one-way…up & out…are a series of valves within the veins.
Store extra flow while the body is at rest. Veins are naturally a bit stretchy and can accommodate holding extra flow when needed.
Valve malfunction: This allows wrong-way, downward flow with gravity and leads to pooling of blood in leg veins. This is known as venous insufficiency or reflux.
Jobs that require prolonged standing or sitting in place.
How to treat vein disease?
No matter the underlying cause of vein disease, the first step is assessing the extent of disease and planning a tailored approach to vein treatment. When appropriate, this is done by an ultrasound exam during your consultation visit.