Vein Disease Myths

When you research varicose veins, spider veins, or other types of vein diseases online, quite a bit of information can appear on your browser. But just how much of that info is true? As with any disease, everyone and anyone can claim to be an expert on diseases of the veins, leading to myths and fallacies that can cause the sufferer to avoid seeking treatment for their disorders. Unfortunately, because of this misinformation, diseases that can be treated very easily are not, and more serious health problems that can be diagnosed with a simple exam are ignored, leading to severe illness or even worse. Below is a list of common vein disease myths and their realities.

Common Myths about Veins Diseases Debunked

• Vein disease is a cosmetic illness only – While spider veins do tend to be cosmetic more often than not, this is definitely not the case with varicose veins. Diseases of the veins can cause pain and discomfort, leading to quality of life issues, and can also be a symptom of a more serious underlying condition. Congenital heart failure, blood clots, cirrhosis of the liver, and other diseases can lead to vein disease, which is why it’s extremely important to be examined by your doctor as early as possible.
• Insurance won’t cover the treatment – As stated above, most vein diseases are not purely cosmetic, meaning insurance companies WILL cover the costs of treatment. And even though spider veins are primarily considered to be cosmetic, if an underlying condition is revealed, coverage will be once more be an option.
• Veins diseases affects only older adults or women – Varicose veins can be found in both teenagers and young adults, and while women are more likely to develop varicose veins, men are not immune. Pregnancy and female hormones can cause vein diseases on the legs and the body, while steroid hormones and heredity can mean that people of any age or sex can develop varicose veins.
• Treatment for varicose veins can cause circulatory problems – The body contains a plethora of veins and as such, once the vein is closed off, blood will start circulating through other healthy veins.
• Varicose vein treatment is painful and has a long recovery period – Historically this was true, as treatment involved surgery under general anesthesia with long incisions needed to strip the leg of the diseased veins, but this is no longer true. Today’s treatments are often done as outpatient procedures under local anesthesia with minimal incisions. Normal life activities can be resumed almost immediately.

Vein Diseases are Treatable

Don’t be put off by the myths about vein diseases you may have heard of or read in the past; vein disease can be easily treated, even phlebitis. There is no need to suffer from embarrassment over unsightly varicose and spider veins or to deal with the pain and heaviness attributed to varicose veins, nor should you have to worry about your vein’s diseases being a symptom of a more serious medical condition. Ease your mind and make an appointment today. You’ll be glad you did!

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Before and after vein treatment results often showcase dramatic improvement as legs and leg veins that were once overtaken by bulging, blue leg veins have been transformed into much smoother, younger-looking legs. In seeking your own before and after vein treatment results, the best choice you can make is to contact Dr. Seiger at the Skin and Vein Center.  He can advise you on the proper procedure to consider for treating your spider veins or varicose veins disease properly and effectively. Contact us today for vein consultation!