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.

Women have a much higher chance of getting spider and varicose veins than men do and they can be aggravated by too much standing for too long, obesity, and also injuries of the leg or thigh. Heightened hormones can also cause varicose veins so things such as puberty, birth control pills, estrogen injections, and menopause can all lend themselves to these unsightly veins that most often show up on the legs.

As you can see, whether you have had these veins for a long time or if they are just starting to pop up, if they are red, blue, or purple, or if they hurt, there is a treatment for you out there somewhere. Emory Healthcare also offers various other treatments for both Varicose and Spider Veins. When left untreated these veins tend to get worse so the best idea is to schedule an appointment with a professional as soon as you recognize the symptoms.