What Are Thread Veins?

Test for varicose veins first

It is important that patients with thread veins are tested for varicose veins. Treatment of thread veins does not work very well until any varicose veins in the same leg have been removed. Thread veins usually cause minor aching or itching or no symptom at all. Mild to severe pain can be associated with dermal flares as well as fatigue, aching and throbbing. This can is often cyclical in women and related to their periods.

Treatment for thread veins

The best form of treatment for these small veins is microsclerotherapy. Discomfort and aching in the legs often improve following treatment. Some doctors use lasers to treat thread veins, but experts in vein problems find that these are not very effective in comparison to injection treatment. Advertisements promoting creams and other methods of treating thread veins often appear in the press. Scientific evidence shows, that these do not work at all!  

Can I prevent thread veins?

You can try to prevent thread/ spider veins by taking the following steps

• Exercise regularly to improve your leg strength, circulation and vein strength
• Control your weight to avoid placing too much pressure on your legs
• Do not stand for long periods of time