You may have noticed the colour of your varicose veins as blueish or green and wondered why this is… Blood is red, so why are the bulging veins blue and green? Continue reading to learn about the many reasons that the veins on the surface of your legs appear coloured.
The main reasons that cause the varicose veins in your legs to seem blue or green are due to one’s complexion and the different wavelengths of colour. Your complexion has an affect on the way colours appear on your skin. Individuals with less pigment in their skin have a greater visibility of green and blue veins on the surface. Those with more pigment in their skin can have a more difficult time interpreting the colours of the visible veins. This occurs as a result of pigmented skin absorbing a greater amount of light energy when compared to less pigmented skin. Additionally, due to the colours green and blue having a shorter wavelength than the colour red, veins on the surface (varicose veins) appear in those colours. In other words, the colour red has the longest wavelength which suggests that there is not sufficient energy for the red colour to be visible on the surface of the skin. This makes it so that when white light hits the skin, even though your blood is red, it appears as blue or green due to the varying absorption levels of the colours and their wavelengths.
While the colour of your veins being blue or green may seem odd, it is not a reason to panic as this occurs due to the scientific process outlined above. There are other warning signs and symptoms of concern in regards to your venous health, these include: pain in the lower extremities, cramping in the legs, swollen legs or feet, and any skin discolouration. Upon encountering any of these symptoms you can infer that the veins that you see are most probably varicose veins. After discovering any of the symptoms outlined above it is a good idea to have a consultation to resolve your venous issues.
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At Canada Vein Clinics we specialize in the treatment of varicose veins. We offer numerous treatments for this condition and help to find the best treatment for you. Book a consultation to find out more information! Give us a call today at 1-888-876-8346, or email us at askdoctor@canadaveinclinics.ca.
Consultation
by Alan. Trufal
Category: generalAfter 3 veinous ultrasounds, due to a swollen left leg and painful ankle when walking, I got my doctor to refer me to Canada Vein Clinic. Another ultrasound was done in house. I lucked into a virtual consultation with Dr. Matz himself, shortly after , fully expecting a recommendation for one of the vein treatments . Laser was what I expected. Much to my surprise , after being asked a number of questions relating to my symptoms, Dr. Matz suggested that there was no serious vein problem . He recommended an arterial ultrasound, which was also done in house , shortly afterwards. Before I forget , I would also like to thank the staff , and in particular Sasha , for all her help and concern. It appears that I do have minor vein and artery issues in my left leg. But , nothing that would require any intervention at this point in time. I cannot thank Dr. Matz enough. I believe he is a very honest , caring and most competent doctor . If I ever do need a vein procedure , I will return to have Dr. Matz do it.
VenaSeal
by Billie Johnston
Category: generalGreat experience at Canada Vein Clinic. I had the procedure done approximately 3 years ago to remove my varicose veins. It has taken me this long to leave a review because I wanted to be sure it lasted. It has! I was VERY nervous, but on the day of the procedure felt comfortable and confident that I was "in good hands". The actual procedure was not painful and not even uncomfortable. However, 3 or 4 days after, I did develop pain and discomfort (because I did not follow instructions). It was recommended that I apply Arnica and I did not. When I developed the pain, I did start applying the Arnica and within a day everything was as it should be. Highly recommend Canada Vein Clinic. Very professional, courteous, and informative. And my leg is still smooth and vein free after 3 years!
Venalseal
by Gisele McCann
Category: vein therapyI had contacted Dr.Matz at the Canada Vein Clinic to have removal of some very large veins reviewd. Since I have some medical issues, Dr.Matz suggested that the safest way to achieve this would be with the venaseal procedure. Ultrasounds confirmed that this would be the safest way. I was aware that it may not result in a 100% result. The procedure was basically pain free with a minimal amount of bruising and very fast recovery. Multible Ultrasound checks over 1 years Confirmed that the procedure was successful and improved with time. I submitted pictures for a telephone consultation with Dr.Matz and was assured that minor issues could be addressed at a later date. I was treated with the utmost professionalism by Dr.Matz and the clicic staff. I would recommend to get an assessment by Drt.Matz at Canada Vein Clinics. GMCC
Never felt better
by Lori Brummell
Category: vein therapyOne year ago I got my various veins done. My legs have never felt better. It is expensive but well worth it.
Venaseal Treatment
by Francesco Giordano
Category: vein therapyMy varicose vein was so bad that my calf was almost double the size of the other one. After my Venaseal treatment with Dr. Matz, it has shrunk down to the same as the other one with some minor bruising as the only evidence left of the varicose vein. All the staff at the clinic were friendly and kind. Overall it was a great experience.
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