What are varicose veins and spider veins?
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Varicose veins are enlarged veins that can be flesh colored, dark purple or blue. They often look like cords and appear
twisted and bulging. They are swollen and raised above the surface of the skin. Varicose veins are commonly found on
the backs of the calves or on the inside of the leg.
Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but they are smaller. They are often red or blue and are closer to the surface of
the skin than varicose veins. They can look like tree branches or spider webs with their short jagged lines. Spider veins
can be found on the legs and face. They can cover either a very small or very large area of skin.
See Informational Video by Dr. Bergus
Varicose veins are enlarged veins that can be flesh colored, dark purple or blue. They often look like cords and appear
twisted and bulging. They are swollen and raised above the surface of the skin. Varicose veins are commonly found on
the backs of the calves or on the inside of the leg.
Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but they are smaller. They are often red or blue and are closer to the surface of
the skin than varicose veins. They can look like tree branches or spider webs with their short jagged lines. Spider veins
can be found on the legs and face. They can cover either a very small or very large area of skin.
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Did you know that hemorrhoids were an incompetent Varicose Vein?
Hemorrhoids, or piles, are one of mankind's most common and nagging disorders. By themselves, hemorrhoids are rarely
serious, but they can be extremely troublesome. In some instances, they may mask a more serious disorder, such as colon
or rectal cancer. Therefore, hemorrhoids require the proper diagnosis and treatment by a physician.
hemorrhoids.hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids, or piles, are one of mankind's most common and nagging disorders. By themselves, hemorrhoids are rarely
serious, but they can be extremely troublesome. In some instances, they may mask a more serious disorder, such as colon
or rectal cancer. Therefore, hemorrhoids require the proper diagnosis and treatment by a physician.
hemorrhoids.hemorrhoids.
What Causes Hemorrhoids?
Obesity, and especially frequent straining when having a bowel movement. However,
some patients will have none of these conditions and still develop hemorrhoids.
What Are the Complications?
Hemorrhoids can produce several uncomfortable, but non-serious problems.
Thrombosis and pain -- A blood clot in the hemorrhoid may cause severe pain and usually
demands immediate medical attention.
Bleeding -- Hemorrhoids can ooze fresh red blood, whether located externally or
internally. External hemorrhoids often cause dripping of blood from the anus while sitting
on the toilet. The blood might also be seen as soiling of the underwear. Internal
hemorrhoids that bleed may produce fresh blood in the stool.
Itching and irritation -- External hemorrhoids can be itchy, especially if the area is moist
and irritated.
Do Hemorrhoids Cause Cancer?
Hemorrhoids do not develop into cancer. However, both hemorrhoids and cancer can
cause rectal bleeding. In fact, many disorders can be the cause of rectal bleeding. When
rectal bleeding occurs in persons over age 30, and especially in those over age 50, it
should be considered a serious problem until an exact diagnosis is made. The physician
who directly examines the rectal area can often make the specific diagnosis.
Go to our Hemorrhoid Treatments page
Obesity, and especially frequent straining when having a bowel movement. However,
some patients will have none of these conditions and still develop hemorrhoids.
What Are the Complications?
Hemorrhoids can produce several uncomfortable, but non-serious problems.
Thrombosis and pain -- A blood clot in the hemorrhoid may cause severe pain and usually
demands immediate medical attention.
Bleeding -- Hemorrhoids can ooze fresh red blood, whether located externally or
internally. External hemorrhoids often cause dripping of blood from the anus while sitting
on the toilet. The blood might also be seen as soiling of the underwear. Internal
hemorrhoids that bleed may produce fresh blood in the stool.
Itching and irritation -- External hemorrhoids can be itchy, especially if the area is moist
and irritated.
Do Hemorrhoids Cause Cancer?
Hemorrhoids do not develop into cancer. However, both hemorrhoids and cancer can
cause rectal bleeding. In fact, many disorders can be the cause of rectal bleeding. When
rectal bleeding occurs in persons over age 30, and especially in those over age 50, it
should be considered a serious problem until an exact diagnosis is made. The physician
who directly examines the rectal area can often make the specific diagnosis.
Go to our Hemorrhoid Treatments page
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