Don’t Ignore Your Vascular Problems
Vascular problems such varicose veins, spider veins and a lesser-known condition called pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) affect approximately one-third of the American population. Varicose veins are the most well known of these vascular problems, but spider veins, those thin, wispy veins found sometimes on the face, but mostly on legs and feet, can also cause problems. PCS is essentially varicose veins located in the pelvic area that can produce severe pain. If you had a parent who had one of these conditions, you have a 90% chance too of developing vein problems. Are They Varicose Veins or Spider Veins? Varicose veins and spider veins afflict both men and women, although twice as many females as males are affected. Both types of veins have a twisted appearance, therefore making it difficult for the average person to determine which condition they have. Spider veins are generally smaller in appearance and provide more of a cosmetic problem than varicose veins that can app