Compression for Spider Veins

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What are Spider Veins? Spider veins, medically known as telangiectasias, are a small network of vessels (threadlike veins) that are close to the skin’s surface. The network of vessels is often as delicate as a spider’s web, which is how they get their name, but they can also resemble tiny sunbursts, branching trees, or may be distributed in a linear fashion. Spider veins are typically more prominent on the back and sides of the thigh and just below the knee, and occur mostly in women, although they are also seen in men. Spider Veins vs. Varicose Veins Spider veins and varicose veins are not the same — and one does not lead to the other. While varicose veins are large, swollen, and occur singularly on the legs, spider veins are delicate and tend to develop in clusters. They are, however, caused by similar factors. Possible Causes of Spider Veins Exactly what happens in the body to produce spider veins isn’t known for sure, though there are theories that address possible causes: Spider veins are fed by underlying varicose veins. Too small or embedded too deeply to reach the skin’s surface, these underlying varicose veins disrupt circulation, causing spider veins to grow above them. Spider veins are little arteries that have joined the network of veins nearest the skin surface. Because arteries are highly pressurized and the surface veins have low pressure, the combination of the arterial blood (oxygenated blood flowing from the heart) with the venous blood (deoxygenated blood flowing toward the heart) causes spider veins to be visible. Symptoms of Spider Veins Symptoms associated with spider veins may include: Dull, generalized aching (especially after standing for long periods) Throbbing pain Night cramps Tiredness Burning Tingling Heaviness in legs Complaints may worsen with menstruation and warmer weather Spider veins do not pose a serious health threat. Though they can cause localized burning pain, aching and discomfort, spider veins are primarily a cosmetic probl

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