It's the question that needs to be asked since varicose veins, also known as "spider veins", often become so commonplace especially later in life.
And the answer is: a resounding maybe.
Typically, they're not, but there are some particular situations that you should be on the look out for if varicose veins are already a part of your life.
This article will now let you know about those times.
Ignore them at your own peril.
Situation #1: Ultra-Prominent Spider Veins If your varicose veins are quite prominent, they may injure easily.
This often can result in severe bruising or bleeding.
The small veins can even begin to bleed on their own, which can be very scary.
If this happens to you, the blood will spurt steadily in a stream because there is pressure.
What You Need to Do if This Happens to You: Immediately get your leg elevated and put pressure on the affected area.
Your doctor should be consulted if you find yourself more and more prone to these types of injuries.
And as scary as it may be, it's not nearly as dangerous as when situation number two or three happens.
Situation #2: Thrombophebitis, Anyone? Bueller, Bueller, Anyone? Thrombophlebitis is by definition an inflammation and clotting in a superficial vein.
And if one of these clots goes down into a deep vein and keeps growing then the result is a DVT, also known as "deep vein thrombosis".
This becomes a potential danger to your health.
Only your doctor can tell you how bad it is and what you should do about it.
Some signs you will notice if you are suffering from thrombophlebitis are pain along the path of the affected vein being very hot, and quite red in appearance.
You will also be able to even feel the hard clot.
The pain will last for about a week but the hardness of the clot can go on for months.
What You Need to Do if This Happens to You: Consult your physician to see what treatment options are available to you.
Situation #3: DVTs or Deep Vein Thrombosis - The Really Scary Stuff DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, is another danger surrounding varicose veins.
This occurs when a blood clot develops in a deep vein.
You will generally notice this in your thigh or calf muscle.
This condition has the ability to partly or completely block blood flow to the part of the body it is affecting.
Often resulting in swelling and chronic pain, the valves in the blood vessels can be damaged with this and you will have a difficult time walking.
This blood clot can become life threatening if it breaks away and moves to major organs.
A blood clot that lodges in your lungs is called a pulmonary embolism and can turn deadly quite quickly often within minutes.
What You Need to Do if This Happens to You: Seek medical attention immediately.
DVTs are serious business, and should not be taken lightly.
If you think that you are suffering from a dvt, see a doctor - now! Fortunately, all is not doom and gloom since spider veins are not normally dangerous for most people.
However if any of the above situations happens to you then be aware that they can be the springboard for some other very dangerous, and often life threatening, conditions.
And the answer is: a resounding maybe.
Typically, they're not, but there are some particular situations that you should be on the look out for if varicose veins are already a part of your life.
This article will now let you know about those times.
Ignore them at your own peril.
Situation #1: Ultra-Prominent Spider Veins If your varicose veins are quite prominent, they may injure easily.
This often can result in severe bruising or bleeding.
The small veins can even begin to bleed on their own, which can be very scary.
If this happens to you, the blood will spurt steadily in a stream because there is pressure.
What You Need to Do if This Happens to You: Immediately get your leg elevated and put pressure on the affected area.
Your doctor should be consulted if you find yourself more and more prone to these types of injuries.
And as scary as it may be, it's not nearly as dangerous as when situation number two or three happens.
Situation #2: Thrombophebitis, Anyone? Bueller, Bueller, Anyone? Thrombophlebitis is by definition an inflammation and clotting in a superficial vein.
And if one of these clots goes down into a deep vein and keeps growing then the result is a DVT, also known as "deep vein thrombosis".
This becomes a potential danger to your health.
Only your doctor can tell you how bad it is and what you should do about it.
Some signs you will notice if you are suffering from thrombophlebitis are pain along the path of the affected vein being very hot, and quite red in appearance.
You will also be able to even feel the hard clot.
The pain will last for about a week but the hardness of the clot can go on for months.
What You Need to Do if This Happens to You: Consult your physician to see what treatment options are available to you.
Situation #3: DVTs or Deep Vein Thrombosis - The Really Scary Stuff DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, is another danger surrounding varicose veins.
This occurs when a blood clot develops in a deep vein.
You will generally notice this in your thigh or calf muscle.
This condition has the ability to partly or completely block blood flow to the part of the body it is affecting.
Often resulting in swelling and chronic pain, the valves in the blood vessels can be damaged with this and you will have a difficult time walking.
This blood clot can become life threatening if it breaks away and moves to major organs.
A blood clot that lodges in your lungs is called a pulmonary embolism and can turn deadly quite quickly often within minutes.
What You Need to Do if This Happens to You: Seek medical attention immediately.
DVTs are serious business, and should not be taken lightly.
If you think that you are suffering from a dvt, see a doctor - now! Fortunately, all is not doom and gloom since spider veins are not normally dangerous for most people.
However if any of the above situations happens to you then be aware that they can be the springboard for some other very dangerous, and often life threatening, conditions.
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