Can we ignore broken veins?
Do you ever think that broken veins (telangiectasias) are just an aesthetic problem? You're wrong. Untreated, they can cause bleeding.
Broken veins or telangiectasias occur mainly in women and can be triggered during the first menstruation or pregnancy, due to hormonal changes.
This condition does not go unnoticed, because it is not strictly a harmless, aesthetic problem. If you just wait for it to go away, the risk of bleeding increases.
Early diagnosis is the key. Broken veins require careful mapping through specific Doppler ultrasounds.
At the VASCULARTE clinic, we invested in high-performance equipment for an accurate diagnosis to establish the right treatment plan for our clients.
Content
- What happens when you postpone consultation and treatment?
- Stage 1 - Spider veins / Telangiectasias
- Stage 2 - Venous disease
- Stage 3 - Chronic venous disease
- Stage 4 - Venous ulcer
What happens when you postpone consultation and treatment?
Broken veins worsen, leading to bleeding risk as you age.
The longer you wait, the greater the risk of severe and painful complications of the disease.
Stage 1 - Spider veins / Telangiectasias
You may think that this is a strictly aesthetic issue. It is certainly more than that. Spider veins are visible evidence of an imbalance in the body's functioning. They do not disappear by applying ointments to the affected area. All the less, they don't go away on their own. When you first notice them, it is important to consult a specialist.
Stage 2 - Venous disease
Untreated, spider veins can turn into venous disease. Even if its evolution is slow and progressive, the risks still exist and are exacerbated with each postponement of the specialized consultation. Pain can occur, beyond the unsightly part. Do not postpone the consultation, venous disease is more than an aesthetic problem.
Stage 3 - Chronic venous disease
Chronic venous disease is a serious condition and goes certainly towards leg ulcers and lipodermatosclerosis. These complications can occur in the early stages and can lead to death from pulmonary thromboembolism or hemorrhagic shock.
More about this condition here.
Stage 4 - Venous ulcer
Severe complications can occur at this stage. A varicose ulcer is a persistent damp skin lesion that persists. Other changes may occur, such as brown skin colouration, lack of hair, hardening of the subcutaneous tissue of the affected limb.
You can avoid these risks if you consult a specialist when you notice the appearance of telangiectasias.
Read more here.
Broken veins are treated with sclerotherapy. It is the only way to eliminate any risk.