Chicago Vein Specialist: Do Veins Grow Over Time?

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Spider vein doctors in Chicago say over and over again that vein disease progresses over time. But what does this mean? And how can you tell when your condition has worsened?

What happens to varicose veins over time?

Varicose veins first develop when the veins are no longer able to build up enough pressure to force blood up and out of the vein. Instead, the blood gets caught inside the vein where it builds up and presses against the vein wall. The vein then swells and “gives” under the pressure of the trapped fluids, which gives varicose veins their bulging, ropey appearance. As fluids fill up the vein, it is possible for the vein wall to continue to swell. But only to a point.

Over time, vein disease can worsen and lead to more severe symptoms that you can see and feel (pain, swelling, ulcers), but this may or may not include larger varicose veins.

The bottom line:

The main thing to keep in mind is that vein disease is like an iceberg in which varicose veins are the just the tip. Looking at a varicose vein is seeing only a small portion of the damage going on underneath the skin’s surface.The only varicose veins you can actually see with the naked eye are the affected veins close to the surface of the skin. But there are so many other deeper lying and more important veins that might be affected—even if you can’t see any varicose veins at all.
This is why you must be diagnosed by a Chicago vein specialist who can expertly assess and diagnose your condition.The good news is that Dr. Ramon Castro is such a Chicago vein expert. You can call us at 773-283-7887 to make an appointment for a venous consultation. We look forward to you call!

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