6 Signs That Your Spider Veins May Be Getting Worse
Spider veins aren’t a typical medical condition but can be a severe cause of concern for your future health. They can get you distracted and become exceedingly self-conscious, making you even forget about enjoying your daily life. Here are the six tell-tale signs that your spider veins may be getting worse.
1. They’re seemingly more conspicuous
Spider veins are only an eyesore and don’t tag along with some severe health issues. However, if the less noticeable and small spider veins are becoming more significant or deepening in color, it’s apparent that they’re becoming more serious. However, the degree of conspicuity varies in people, and there’s no definitive scale of which should be more visible and which shouldn’t. Therefore, it’s essential to watch them closely because they can be a harbinger of severe other skin tissue and blood flow conditions.
2. They start to itch and swell
Usually, spider veins don’t itch. But if the opposite is true, such that you’re starting to develop painful tenderness with your spider veins, then they’re perhaps worsening. It’d be imperative that you see a doctor immediately.
3. The onset of night cramps
A typical tell-tale sign that a severe medical issue is on the brink is when night cramps ensue, which usually results from a simple aesthetic annoyance. Keep in mind that spider veins only scratch the surface of the looming problem. And if night cramps show up, treat it like a warning sign for the development of other health issues.
4. They’re turning into varicose veins
It’s atypical for spider veins to turn into varicose veins, but don’t dismiss that possibility yet because it’s entirely possible. The variation between the two is that varicose veins are a more serious medical issue than spider veins, often of less concern. Both conditions result from the weakening and damaging of vein valves but things get different as they advance from there. For spider veins, blood pools form around the vein branches, while for varicose veins, the veins twist and balloon, making them more noticeable. Seeing a doctor would be more prudent given the seriousness of varicose veins – being more painful and affiliated to severe risks.
5. Development of skin ulcers
When skin ulcers start showing up, it’s a great indicator that your spider veins are becoming the more serious varicose veins. Usually, it’s not typical to develop skin ulcers from spider veins, but if that becomes apparent, please see a doctor immediately for medical attention.
6. Formation of blood clots
Blood clots are entirely dangerous to your body since they indicate that your spider veins are worsening and becoming the more serious varicose veins. They can severely impact your heart, lungs, and brain and if you notice them by any chance, please head straight into the emergency room.
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