Venous Disease in Ankle and Foot Veins
Have you ever wondered if the visible veins in your ankle and foot can lead to having deeper vein problems? Many of us experience abnormal veins. It’s the symptoms of these veins that are important to look at and examine.
Ankle and Foot Varicose Veins
With ankle and foot varicose veins, there are several symptoms you may notice. Some people just get veins on their ankles or feet and notice no other pain or sign of a problem. Others will also feel pain in the leg, swelling, or itching. If these veins are an indication of more advanced venous disease, they might even notice some skin changes or ulcers on the skin’s surface.
You also might have varicose veins you can’t see. In this case, you might have pain in the ankle, foot, and lower leg but not really see any abnormal veins on the surface of the skin. You might feel the symptoms of varicose veins but not physically see them.
Ankle and Foot Spider Veins
We use the term spider vein when talking about small veins that are fine in appearance. Many people don’t consider them an actual health problem. Most people may just wish their skin looked better, but they can be a sign of an overflow of blood from a varicose vein. You might be able to see the varicose vein, or it might be located deeper under the skin.
When a vein stops functioning properly, it stops allowing efficient blood flow in one direction and has a backflow of blood. When this builds up, the excess blood makes its way into other smaller adjacent veins or capillaries. That’s when you will see spider veins. So, while spider veins on the legs, ankles, and feet are not a big deal in themselves, they can be an indicator that there’s something else going on.Your other veins might be causing you problems where you hadn’t initially made the connection.
Talk to Your Doctor
Many patients don’t realize that those small spider veins or slightly uncomfortable varicose veins around the feet and ankles can actually be indicative of a much larger underlying health condition.
It’s important to talk to your doctor about any changes in your ankle and foot veins. Based on their observations, they may recommend that you see a vein specialist for further evaluation.
Elmore Medical Vein & Laser Treatment Center is the premier vein specialty medical practice in the Central Valley. Dr. Mario H. Gonzalez and his staff offer years of experience and medical expertise that you won’t find anywhere else. Contact us to set up a consultation appointment.