Those large, ropy veins that bulge through the surface of your skin on your legs can be more than a cosmetic concern. If you’re plagued by uncomfortable varicose veins or unsightly spider veins on your legs and face, Vivek Das, MD, and Arun Kandra, MD, at Premier Spine & Pain Management can help eliminate these problematic blood vessels. If you’re in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, and you’d like to learn more about varicose and spider veins, call or use the online scheduler to set up an appointment. We have locations in Easton, Pennsylvania, and Somerset, Hillsborough, Succasunna, and Middletown, New Jersey.
What are varicose veins?
To better understand varicose veins, it’s helpful to step back and look at how the circulatory system in your legs works. The veins in your legs fight both distance and gravity when they deliver blood back to your heart. To help, they’re equipped with tiny valves that close off to prevent your blood from spilling backward. If these valves malfunction, your blood can pool, forming varicose veins and their less severe counterparts, spider veins.
While varicose veins aren’t necessarily dangerous, they can be a source of discomfort and lead to:
