Spider veins are tiny veins that lie just under the surface of your skin and are often purple or red in color. Some say spider veins remind them of a spider web, hence the name.
Varicose veins are a common type of vein disease/disorder, which is why patients are always asking us what causes them and how to get rid of them.
Like the water pipes in your home, veins and arteries have a mechanism that prevents blood from flowing the wrong way. If the mechanism becomes faulty, blood can flow backward and pool in the vein. This can happen in any limb, but most commonly occurs in the leg.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious and sometimes life-threatening vein disease. The presence of varicose veins can increase your risk of developing a DVT.
A pulmonary embolism is the result of a deep vein thrombosis or blood clot and is considered a very serious medical emergency.
