Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.
If the veins that swell were already larger “trunk” veins they become varicose veins. If the veins are smaller and more in the surface of the skin they become spider veins. It is essentially the same disease affecting different size vessels. Some patients get only spider veins, some get only varicose veins, many get a combination of both.
