What are varicose veins and spider veins? | How common are abnormal leg veins? | What causes varicose and spider veins? | Why do varicose and spider veins usually appear in the legs? | Are varicose and spider veins painful or dangerous? | How can I prevent varicose and spider veins? | Should I see a doctor about varicose veins? | How are varicose and spider veins treated? | Can varicose and spider veins return even after treatment?
Varicose Veins and Spider Veins
Can varicose and spider veins return even after treatment?
Current treatments for varicose veins and spider veins have very high success rates. Although it is uncommon, these veins can return after treatment. One reason may be hidden areas in the body where there is a lot of pressure on the veins. This pressure may cause new spider veins. Doctors can diagnose this with ultrasound. Another cause may be new re-growth of vein branches. Doctors have found that tiny vein branches can grow through scar tissue to connect to both deep and superficial veins even after surgery.
What are varicose veins and spider veins? | How common are abnormal leg veins? | What causes varicose and spider veins? | Why do varicose and spider veins usually appear in the legs? | Are varicose and spider veins painful or dangerous? | How can I prevent varicose and spider veins? | Should I see a doctor about varicose veins? | How are varicose and spider veins treated? | Can varicose and spider veins return even after treatment?
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