Typically varicose veins and spider veins are thought of as aesthetic ailments, however bulging ropy uncomfortable varicose and spider veins are a much more serious problem than most perceive. The underlying issue with venous disease is it's possibility of turning into Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) a potentially serious health issue which is often times sparked from more minor problems. If you didn't think varicose veins were a serious health issue then take a read of this:
A Staten Island paper said, "Varicose veins occur when faulty valves allow blood to flow backward (venous reflux) and collect in leg veins causing them to enlarge. You may experience one or more of the following symptoms: pain; aching or cramping; heaviness; tiredness; burning or tingling sensations; swelling; throbbing, or tenderness around the vein(s). Venous reflux interferes with normal venous return of blood and eliminating the faulty vein(s) actually improves venous circulation as blood is diverted to normal veins with functional valves. The resulting improvement in venous circulation significantly relieves symptoms and improves appearance."
Clearly varicose veins are astronomically more serious than a simple cosmetic issue, which is why it's pertintent they be tended to by a vein expert.
