Treat Your Spider Veins This Fall!
When it comes to anything with 'spider' in the name, spider veins probably rank toward the 'less frightening' side of the spectrum. However, that doesn't mean they should warrant less concern, in fact, quite the opposite. That's because a number of symptoms may arise like swelling, blood clots, throbbing, cramping, and itching – all of which can hinder you from living your life how you want to. Or perhaps you simply don't like the way they look and you just want to feel a little more confident wearing shorts, swimwear, and the like. Regardless, it's okay because modern medical technology has made treading spider veins (and its larger cousin varicose veins) incredibly easy.
So forget what your grandmother or mother told you when she had it done years ago and about how painful it was. That's all part of medical history. Even a tonsillectomy is an outpatient procedure nowadays. And that leads me to my next point – you don't have to be old to be suffering from spider veins. While it's commonly seen in older patients, spider veins and their symptoms can appear in anyone with a family history of the disease, those who stand or sit for long periods of time, those who are overweight, women who are pregnant, and those who use hormonal birth control.
The good news is, in Colorado, we were turned onto one of the top-ranked vein and vascular care facilities, American Vein & Vascular Institute. They'll make suggestions and offer a variety of nonsurgical solutions for you to try first, and if that doesn't work, the latest minimally invasive procedures can be performed.
Not only have we had good experiences with Dr. Gibbs and other members of the team, but they quietly win such awards as top women-owned businesses in Colorado and the Employee Excellence award, and we commend them for that.
So if you're having vein issues, keep it in Colorado and give the team a shout. Then let us know how your experience was!
What are your thoughts? Does your vein and vascular health keep you from enjoying all of Colorado? Let us know in the comments below!