Varicose and Spider Veins are a condition that affects 80 Million Americans, but this condition is curable with the right treatment. These types of veins form when blood flow becomes erratic or back logged, thus channeling it out to other smaller veins that turn blue, purple, or red. These are the veins that can be seen from the surface of the skin, and that cause unsightly discomfort for millions of people.

In some cases of severe Varicose veins, pain and discomfort can be felt in the affected areas, most often the legs. The smaller and narrower veins are the “spider” variety, while the larger, deeper, and distended ones are the actual varicose veins. Standing up for long periods of time is one factor that can aggravate this condition and can cause additional pain.

Spider veins are often less painful than their larger counterparts, but they tend to spread faster and can look quite unsightly. Emory Healthcare has designed a treatment for these veins called Sclerotherapy. This treatment method calls for injections that help to dissolve the spider veins which greatly reduces their appearance and causes only minimal discomfort. This has become one of the most popular treatment methods across the industry.

Emory Healthcare offers a new and FDA-approved Endovenous Laser Treatment that has been very successful in treating Varicose and Spider Veins. This is a surgical outpatient procedure that presents a great alternative to removing the saphenous vein as is commonly practiced. Sclerotherapy is another recommended remedy for Spider Veins and involves injections that break down the veins and reduce their appearance.

There are several different treatment options and early diagnosis is key in a successful outcome. Whether your veins are deep and knotted or just red or blue and branching out on the surface of your skin you have a variety of options that are at your disposal.