As people age, their systems begin to work differently. Hormones change. Joints and ligaments give way. Skin sags. Changes do not necessarily wait to approach people because of age, though. Often life circumstances, family background and developed habits can slow down or speed up the changes that come with age. One issue that almost one in four adults, almost half of adults over the age of fifty, and even occasionally a few young people experience is varicose veins. The causes, symptoms and treatment of this cosmetic and sometimes painful phenomenon are varied. There are also ways to reduce the occurrence of this issue. What They Are Varicose and spider veins are related experiences. Spider veins are smaller and close to the surface. They spread out in a branching or web-like pattern. Varicose veins are larger, more bulging and may appear twisted into knots. Both are a blue or red/purple color. The bottom line cause of the emergence of these misshaped veins is weakened valves insid...
vein treatments
The treatment involves the injection of a saline or other type of irritating solution into the affected veins.