Different Types Of Vein Therapy

Varicose veins are the main thick veins in the leg whereas a spider vein is like a varicose vein but smaller in size. They appear as small capillaries and commonly appear on the surface of the thighs, calves and ankles.

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Spider veins are generally red, blue or purple in color. Estimation suggests that at least one third of the female population suffers from spider vein condition and spider vein can cause symptoms like aching, heaviness, itching and night cramps. Vein therapy for spider vein is mostly obtained for cosmetic reasons. Spider veins may or may not be connected with feeder veins, or, sometimes, these spider veins can be associated with larger underlying varicose veins.

Spider veins can usually appear in any of the three forms like they can take the shape of a spider with a group of veins radiating outward from a central point. Spider veins can appear in a pattern that resembles the branches of a tree or spider veins can also appear in thin straight lines giving the look of a linear pattern. There are many factors that contribute towards the development of spider veins and varicose veins in any individual. Some factors include heredity, pregnancy, hormonal factors, weight gain or obesity, occupations or activities that require prolonged sitting or standing and trauma. Certain lifestyle causes that can aggravate the spider vein condition in any individual include wearing high heeled shoes, chronic constipation, wearing tight fitting clothes, intake of birth control pills, sedentary lifestyle and moving out in too much heat.

Vein therapy for spider veins includes Sclerotherapy for spider veins and laser therapy for spider veins. Laser therapy is painless and extremely effective to treat spider veins when needles can not be used for treatment. During the laser treatment, intense light is directed to the affected spider veins eliminating them permanently. Usually after the laser therapy, bruising occurs in the treated area and lasts for a few weeks. Laser therapy is more expensive than the Sclerotherapy treatment for spider veins. Sclerotherapy is the most common form of treatment for spider vein. This is an in office procedure wherein, the affected spider veins are injected with a solution using small needles. This solution causes the spider veins to collapse and fade from view. This procedure not only improves the look but also deals effectively with the symptoms. This kind of treatment is painful and causes a burning sensation in the leg where the solution is injected.